Formulation Chemist

WASA Wasatch Product Development; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

401k plan

Paid vacation policy

Job summary

Wasatch Labs is seeking a Formulation Chemist in Layton, Utah to join the R&D team. You will develop formulations for food, beverage, and dietary products, create benchtop prototypes, and support scale-up from lab to production.

Reporting to the R&D Manager, you’ll collaborate across functions to meet customer goals and drive projects to commercialization. You’ll apply food science principles, conduct benchtop testing, and draft technical docs while maintaining compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; 2+ years of relevant product development experience OR Bachelor's and Master's in related fields.
• Knowledge of food science principles and product formulation techniques; ability to conduct benchtop testing and interpret results; strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations and benchtop prototypes for food, beverage, and dietary products for flexible packaging.
• Evaluate product performance and adjust formulations based on testing, goals, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support product development from concept through commercialization; participate in pilot plant trials and scale-up activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Food science principles

Lab benchtop testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Master's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Documentation software

Data analysis software

Job description

Company: Wasatch Labs The Formulation Chemist - Food and Dietary is a Food Scientist role and a valued member of the Research & Development team, helping bring new and existing food, beverage, and dietary products from concept to commercialization. We specialize in liquid and semi-liquid products across a variety of viscosities and flexible packaging formats.

In this role, you'll apply food science principles, creativity, and technical expertise to develop formulations that meet customer and business needs. As our newest member of the R&D team, you'll create product formulations, develop benchtop prototypes, and support product scale-up activities from the lab through production. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in customer and sales discussions to gain a deeper understanding of customer goals and help drive successful project outcomes. Reporting to the R&D Manager, you'll use scientific principles and feedback from internal and external partners to refine formulations, support pilot plant activities, and help transition products from concept through commercialization. This role offers the opportunity to build technical expertise through hands-on product development, continuous learning, and a collaborative team environment.

What you'll do:

• Develop paper formulations and benchtop prototypes for new and existing food, beverage, and dietary products for flexible packaging.
• Evaluate product performance and make formulation adjustments based on testing results, project goals, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Participate in pilot plant trials, production runs, and scale-up activities to help ensure successful manufacturing implementation.
• Collaborate with R&D team members and cross-functional partners to evaluate product quality, functionality, stability, and manufacturability.
• Prepare prototypes and supporting documentation for customer review and evaluation.
• Participate in customer and sales meetings to support project objectives and gain insight into customer needs.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, testing results, observations, and project progress.
• Draft manufacturing procedures, product specifications, and technical documentation for review and approval.
• Follow applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements throughout the product development process.

What you'll need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field, and 2+ years of relevant product development experience. OR Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Experience: Knowledge of food science principles and product formulation techniques. Ability to conduct laboratory and benchtop testing and interpret experimental results. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment. Proficiency with standard software applications used for documentation, data analysis, and communication.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in food, beverage, nutritional, or ingredient product development.
• Experience supporting pilot plant trials or commercial production scale-up.
• Familiarity with ingredient functionality, food processing, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, specifications, or manufacturing instructions.
• Exposure to customer-facing interactions or technical support activities.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• You will be part of an engaged, inclusive, global community that values family, giving back, beauty, and sustainability.
• We offer competitive benefits to eligible employees with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; supplemental life, voluntary short-term, and disability insurance; free access to therapists; a health savings account and 401k.
• You'll also be empowered to prioritize what's important to you through our vacation policy.

Rhyz, Inc. is the strategic investment arm of NSE (NYSE:NUS).

Rhyz was formed in 2019 as a dynamic family of companies bound by a collective desire to explore and share new areas of growth and opportunity.

It includes the following companies acquired by NSE to drive its consumer products business: Wasatch Labs Elevate Health Sciences Casepak 3i Solutions