Cannabis Formulation Lead – Science & Innovation

Curio Wellness Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Wellness seeks a seasoned Formula Scientist with a food science background to lead benchtop sample development and scalable formulations across cannabis product categories in Maryland. You'll ensure stability, safety, and compliance under cGMP and state regulations.

Responsibilities include mentoring a Formula Technician, coordinating trials, and maintaining documentation while collaborating with Manufacturing, Procurement, Cultivation, Sales, and Marketing to support new product launches.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive experience in formulation development and commercialization in regulated consumer products (Cannabis/CBD preferred).
• Experience mentoring or training junior staff and leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry, formulation stability, and scalable manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day development of benchtop samples and product prototypes across all product categories, ensuring formulations meet the brief, reflect the brand, are stable and scalable, and adhere to state regulations and production protocols.
• Manage, develop, and support the Formula Technician, including providing day-to-day direction, coaching, training, feedback, and development to strengthen technical capabilities and ensure consistent execution of formulation work.
• Establish and implement testing protocols to evaluate product stability, safety, efficacy, and quality; analyze results and adjust formulations as needed.

Skills

Food science

Formulation

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry/ Food Science

Job description

Curio Wellness seeks a seasoned Formula Scientist with a food science background to lead benchtop sample development and scalable formulations across cannabis product categories in Maryland. You'll ensure stability, safety, and compliance under cGMP and state regulations.

Responsibilities include mentoring a Formula Technician, coordinating trials, and maintaining documentation while collaborating with Manufacturing, Procurement, Cultivation, Sales, and Marketing to support new product launches.