Product Development Specialist

Position Description

The Product Development Specialist supports the development, testing, and improvement of dietary supplement solid dose products such as tablets, capsules, gummies, and powders. This role involves assisting senior R&D staff with product formulation, lab testing, and process optimization under the guidance of more experienced team members. The specialist is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment and following established protocols.

Essential Responsibilities

• Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients according to established protocols.
• Support R&D staff in preparing formulations for new and improved dietary supplement products (tablets, capsules, powders, and gummies).
• Operate andmaintain lab equipment such as tablet presses, moisture analyzers, disintegration and friability testers, and encapsulation machines under supervision.
• Collect and record data accurately in laboratory forms and digital systems.
• Assistin troubleshooting minor issues with equipment or formulations, escalating more complex problems to senior staff.
• Conduct sensory testing and organoleptic screening protocols to evaluate product quality.
• Develop new flavor concepts and present these to customers under the guidance of senior R&D staff.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, and R&D) about project tasks and progress.
• Support Operations and the Production team during scale-up or manufacturing runs.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss ongoing projects and potential improvements.
• Prepare regular progress updates for the R&D team and management as directed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) asrequired.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory, including proper handling and disposal of samples and materials.
• DevelopnewR&D systems and workflows that help the team scale alongside the company.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree isrequired, coursework in food science, chemistry, biology, nutrition, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, technical environment, foodscience, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement industriesis preferred but notrequired.
  
  

Competencies/skill Qualifications

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices andmeasurement techniques
• Familiarity with operating common lab equipment is a plus.
• Strong mathematical skills for unit conversions and dosage calculations
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Capable of standing for extended periods and working in both lab and production environments.
• Ability to work in environments with significant exposure to powder/dust, varying aromas/odors, and moderate noise levels from production machinery
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to occasionally travel or work flexible hours as needed.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in English to perform essential job functions andcomply withdocumentation requirements.
• Willingness toparticipatein a rotatingevening/weekendon-call schedule
  
  

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or modified as business needs evolve. Employment remains on an “at will” basis. Salary is commensurate with experience and market conditions.