What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Principal Scientist position at Scientific Search?
Location: Vista, CA
Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of functional wellness through science. As the R&D Principal Scientist with my client, you’ll lead innovation that enhances ingredient potency, bioavailability, and analytical rigor—directly influencing how cutting-edge mushroom solutions reach global brands. This is a high-impact role where your technical vision will shape tomorrow’s products.
Why You Should Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to emily@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19648.
Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of functional wellness through science. As the R&D Principal Scientist with my client, you’ll lead innovation that enhances ingredient potency, bioavailability, and analytical rigor—directly influencing how cutting-edge mushroom solutions reach global brands. This is a high-impact role where your technical vision will shape tomorrow’s products.
Why You Should Apply
- Lead advanced analytical method development and ingredient optimization
- Drive innovation from early discovery through full commercialization
- Collaborate with visionary scientific, mycology, and cross-functional teams
- Competitive salary range: $120,000–$140,000 annual bonus
- Robust medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) match & more
- Partner with external labs to refine analytical methods and strengthen specifications
- Validate functional and nutritional product attributes for new ingredients
- Support FSQA investigations through method testing and viability assessments
- Contribute to innovation pipeline via scientific insights and feasibility evaluations
- Manage project timelines from R&D ideation to full-scale production
- Collaborate on patent dossier creation and intellectual property strategy
- M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
- Strong background in functional ingredients, supplements, or functional foods
- Familiarity with analytical platforms such as mass spectrometry, DNA sequencing, or chromatography
- Skilled at managing external labs and CRO relationships
- Organized, solutions-focused, and effective in cross-functional environments
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to emily@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19648.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000