Formulation/Production Specialist

We're Hiring: Formulation/Production Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Formulation/Production Specialist to join our team and play a key role in developing and optimizing gummy formulations while ensuring smooth execution in production. This role requires a strong understanding of ingredient chemistry, formulation science, and manufacturing processes to create high-quality, stable, and scalable gummy products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine gummy formulations for vitamins, supplements, and functional ingredients.

• Conduct research and apply findings to improve and maintain product lines.

• Analyze ingredient interactions, stability, and degradation to determine appropriate overages and ensure label claim compliance.

• Oversee production runs, working hands-on to troubleshoot formulation issues and ensure smooth scale-up from lab to manufacturing.

• Assist in formulation and reformulation efforts, including stability testing and pilot batch evaluations.

• Source and test new raw materials, evaluating their impact on product performance and cost efficiency.

• Maintain detailed formulation records, including test samples, pilot batches, raw material files, and GMP documentation such as SDS and ingredient COAs.

• Implement a structured knowledge base for formulations and raw materials, ensuring accessibility across the organization.

• Provide technical support to Quality, Regulatory, Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service teams by answering formulation-related questions and supplying supporting documentation.

• Follow lab and plant safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

• Perform other related duties as needed to support product innovation and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D lab setting, specifically working with gummy or confectionery formulations.

• Strong knowledge of chemistry, ingredient stability, and formulation adjustments for mass production.

• Hands-on experience with scaling formulations, stability testing, and troubleshooting manufacturing challenges.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, GMP documentation, and ingredient quality control.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments to drive product innovation.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop cutting-edge gummy products and be involved in both R&D and manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or share this with someone who would be a great fit.