R&D Food Scientist-Sports Nutrition

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented R&D Scientist I to join our dynamic Research & Development team with a focus on sports nutrition product innovation. This role will support the development and optimization of products across a variety of delivery formats including powders ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages baked / freeze-dried goods and extruded items. The ideal candidate will combine a strong scientific foundation with creativity and practical execution to deliver innovative consumer-accepted products from concept to commercialization.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment and is passionate about performance nutrition functional ingredients and food science.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the development of innovative sports nutrition products in various delivery formats.
• Utilize the latest research and trends in nutritional science and biochemistry to guide development decisions and optimize product efficacy.
• Apply a deep understanding of physical and organic chemistry principles to drive product optimization and flavor development.
• Participate in and contribute to sensory evaluation studies; collect and interpret data to guide formulation adjustments for consumer acceptability.
• Conduct stability testing and troubleshoot formulation challenges with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Project Management Supply Chain Quality Assurance Regulatory Legal and external partners to ensure timely and compliant product launches.
• Operation of laboratory equipment including mixers pH meters Brix refractometers density testers and other analytical tools.
• Develop formulas considering ingredient claims interactions in formulation and implications for certificate of analysis standards.
• Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously ensuring they are completed on time within budget and in alignment with strategic goals.
• Ensure exemplary record keeping reporting and documentation of all project activities in both written and electronic formats.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe laboratory environment in compliance with internal policies and safety standards.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements to ensure product claims and nutrition facts panels meet applicable standards (FDA DSHEA etc.).
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs); support scale-up trials and commercial production activities.
• Refine and standardize raw material specifications.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Our culture is passionate entrepreneurial and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities athletic events and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments. Bottom line Youll love it here.

Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are :

Trove Brands is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a fully in-office position in Lehi Utah.

Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Vendor Management,Design Controls,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Intellectual Property Law,ISO 13485,Research Experience,SolidWorks,Research & Development,Internet Of Things,Product Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1