Development Scientist

doTERRA International LLC; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

doTERRA International, LLC is seeking a laboratory-focused professional to support new product development for personal care and household items. You will manage ingredient documentation, conduct sensory evaluations, and coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to explore new ingredients and technologies.

You will assist with production, stability testing, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining GMP/GLP practices and accurate lab records in Coptis and PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, nutrition, biology, or related field required.
• 2-4 years of related job experience required, including lab work, formulation, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist in new product development/brainstorm and aid in the creation of new personal care and household products.
• Request ingredient documents and quantitative formulas from suppliers for existing and new formulas.
• Create new master formulas and review ingredient listings for current and new products.
• Organize, archive, and review ingredient and oil documentation.
• Meet with ingredient vendors and contract manufacturers to explore new ingredients, formulation technologies, and market trends.
• Provide technical support and advice to address formulation and stability challenges.
• Set and review specifications for personal care and household products.
• Assist with in-house production of personal care and household products as needed.
• Maintain training in GMPs, GLPs, and Organoleptic Evaluation.
• Conduct sensory evaluation of dōTERRA products.
• Submit dōTERRA products and raw materials for physical, chemical, and safety testing.
• Carry out laboratory experiments and batching.
• Maintain a record of laboratory inventory.
• Manage technical documentation in both Coptis and a PLM system for dōTERRA personal care and household products in collaboration with R&D, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory, and Product Marketing teams.
• Develop and improve systems and SOPs for managing complex records and data.
• Review dōTERRA product information pages and labels for accuracy.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Job description

At doTERRA we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company.

Job Description

This role involves collaborating on new product development for oils, personal care, and household items, managing ingredient documentation, providing technical support, and assisting with production, stability testing, and regulatory compliance. It also includes coordinating with vendors, conducting sensory evaluations, and maintaining documentation in various electronic systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist in new product development/brainstorm and aid in the creation of new personal care and household products
• Request ingredient documents and quantitative formulas from suppliers for existing and new formulas
• Create new master formulas and review ingredient listings for current and new products
• Organize, archive, and review ingredient and oil documentation
• Meet with ingredient vendors and contract manufacturers to explore new ingredients, formulation technologies, and market trends
• Provide technical support and advice to address formulation and stability challenges
• Set and review specifications for personal care and household products
• Assist with in-house production of personal care and household products as needed
• Maintain training in GMPs, GLPs, and Organoleptic Evaluation
• Conduct sensory evaluation of dōTERRA products
• Submit dōTERRA products and raw materials for physical, chemical, and safety testing
• Carry out laboratory experiments and batching
• Maintain a record of laboratory inventory
• Manage technical documentation in both Coptis and a PLM system for dōTERRA personal care and household products in collaboration with R&D, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory, and Product Marketing teams
• Develop and improve systems and SOPs for managing complex records and data
• Review dōTERRA product information pages and labels for accuracy
• Perform other responsibilities as directed

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, nutrition, biology, or related field required
• At least 2-4 years of related job experience required, including lab work, formulation, and documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new software/programs
• Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook
• Ability to communicate and write effectively
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and teamwork skills
• Must pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in identifying tasks that need to be completed
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects concurrently and meet deadlines

EEO Statement

doTERRA International, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.