Gummi World · 5 months ago
Product Development Scientist - Dietary Supplements, Confectionery Nutraceuticals
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGummi World is a fast-growing nutraceutical manufacturer based in Chandler, Arizona, dedicated to delivering high-quality vitamin supplement products. They are seeking a Product Development Scientist to lead initiatives in expanding their supplement product line, focusing on developing delicious and safe products while meeting quality standards.
ManufacturingNutritionPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Develop concepts for the Innovation process
Collaborate with the Regulatory Team on formulations and claim substantiation
Maintain branded ingredient and raw material database
Research potential ingredients based on physical properties such as solubility for particular form factors
Follow up with R&D and Business Development teams on samples, prototypes, and test batches
Help with the development of different pack-out options for existing products
Lead product tastings, evaluations, etc., and analyze/record results in a statistical/analytical manner
Scope secondary contract manufacturers to match existing formulations
Support Quality in new product specifications, change controls and label initiation forms
Contribute to innovation, troubleshooting, and brainstorming ideas in a team environment for future platform growth in key consumer needed state areas
Understand customer needs, business needs, and strategy by attending and participating in cross-functional team meetings
Forge relationships with key suppliers, and purchasing team to keep abreast of upcoming trends, to solicit and secure opportunities for new food ideas, technologies, ingredients, and packaging materials
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending regulatory training, educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participate in professional societies
Support company growth initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year accredited college or university in Food Science, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry or Equivalent BS degree, with 5+ years of experience in R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing and/or Quality Assurance in food and/or supplement industry is preferred
Must have advanced knowledge in more than one of the aforementioned formats (Confectionary, starch & starchless gummies, formulations, Capsules, powders etc.) is required as well as having a proven track record developing clean (i.e. short ingredient list) and delicious food that meet specific requirements on a large scale
Must have strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, and have the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a high-paced environment while staying in control under pressure
Must have excellent analytical, written, and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex technical information and have an industry-leading understanding of ingredient functionality, product evaluation, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, microbiology, quality assurance principles, and market research practices
Preferred
Preferred candidates must have demonstrated technical sales experience with a wide range of clients
Company
Gummi World
Gummi World is a manufacturer of nutritional supplement products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-06-13
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