Senior R&D Scientist - Nutrition and Beverages
Growing Startup, Great Culture, New Product Innovation This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a leader in the sports nutrition industry, developing high-performance dietary supplements trusted by top athletes and active consumers worldwide. The company is innovation-driven, fast-growing, and committed to delivering science-backed products that meet the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and compliance. Why join us? Work on cutting-edge products used by elite and professional athletes High-visibility role with direct impact on product innovation and brand growth Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with room for growth Opportunity to shape the future of sports nutrition through science-driven innovation Job Details The Senior R&D Scientist will play a critical role in driving product innovation and execution across the sports nutrition portfolio. This individual will lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and external manufacturing partners. The role is highly hands-on and strategic, focusing on the development of cutting-edge dietary supplements including vitamins, pre-workouts, amino acids, powders, capsules, tablets, RTDs, and functional beverages. Key Responsibilities Contribute to and align with the company’s product and innovation strategy to support brand growth in key consumer and athlete need areas Lead the development of new products and optimization of existing formulas for dietary supplements and functional nutrition products Design and execute bench-top and pilot-scale formulations for powders, liquids, capsules, tablets, and ready-to-drink formats Apply strong flavor application expertise to develop great-tasting, performance-driven products Manage product development timelines from concept through launch, ensuring milestones are met Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to achieve business objectives Partner with contract manufacturers to support lab formulations, ingredient sourcing, vendor qualification, validation, and scale-up Prepare and maintain technical documentation including specifications, formulation records, stability plans, pilot study reports, and summaries Review, interpret, and communicate technical data, providing recommendations and solutions to formulation or production challenges Support preliminary costing, ingredient selection, and preparation of Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels Represent R&D in internal meetings, customer presentations, innovation sessions, and industry-related events Contribute to market and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, ingredients, and technologies Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related scientific field (Master’s degree a plus) 5–8 years of hands-on experience in product development within sports nutrition, dietary supplements, food, or beverage industries Proven experience formulating sports nutrition products such as pre-workouts, amino acids, vitamins, and performance supplements Strong background in flavor application; experience with RTDs and beverage systems preferred Experience managing product development projects from concept to commercialization Working knowledge of ingredient functionality, regulatory requirements, and quality standards for dietary supplements Proficiency with nutritional formulation software (e.g., Genesis) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Key Skills & Competencies Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to continuously improve products and processes Passion for sports performance, nutrition, and innovation High integrity, accountability, and a team-first mindset Interested in hearing more? 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