Senior R&D Scientist - Nutrition and Beverages

Growing Startup, Great Culture, New Product InnovationThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan CurrierAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per yearA 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 athletesHigh-visibility role with direct impact on product innovation and brand growthCollaborative, entrepreneurial culture with room for growthOpportunity to shape the future of sports nutrition through science-driven innovationJob DetailsThe 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 ResponsibilitiesContribute to and align with the company’s product and innovation strategy to support brand growth in key consumer and athlete need areasLead the development of new products and optimization of existing formulas for dietary supplements and functional nutrition productsDesign and execute bench-top and pilot-scale formulations for powders, liquids, capsules, tablets, and ready-to-drink formatsApply strong flavor application expertise to develop great-tasting, performance-driven productsManage product development timelines from concept through launch, ensuring milestones are metCollaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to achieve business objectivesPartner with contract manufacturers to support lab formulations, ingredient sourcing, vendor qualification, validation, and scale-upPrepare and maintain technical documentation including specifications, formulation records, stability plans, pilot study reports, and summariesReview, interpret, and communicate technical data, providing recommendations and solutions to formulation or production challengesSupport preliminary costing, ingredient selection, and preparation of Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panelsRepresent R&D in internal meetings, customer presentations, innovation sessions, and industry-related eventsContribute to market and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, ingredients, and technologiesQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’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 industriesProven experience formulating sports nutrition products such as pre-workouts, amino acids, vitamins, and performance supplementsStrong background in flavor application; experience with RTDs and beverage systems preferredExperience managing product development projects from concept to commercializationWorking knowledge of ingredient functionality, regulatory requirements, and quality standards for dietary supplementsProficiency with nutritional formulation software (e.g., Genesis) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Key Skills & CompetenciesHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersProactive, self-motivated, and driven to continuously improve products and processesPassion for sports performance, nutrition, and innovationHigh integrity, accountability, and a team-first mindsetInterested in hearing more? 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Created: 2026-03-06