Formulation Scientist - Stability Specialist

NutraBrands, Inc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Better Being Co. is seeking a Formulation Scientist – Stability Specialist to manage stability testing for new and existing probiotic products, supporting shelf-life claims and quality.

You will track data, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Project Management. The role emphasizes developing stability protocols, reviewing data for trends, and recommending protocol and formulation improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or a related scientific or technical field.
• 2–5 years of related experience in product stability, formulation, product development, quality, or the dietary supplement industry.
• Ability to review and interpret stability data, scientific literature, technical procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports, technical documentation, and business correspondence.
• Ability to perform and interpret calculations involving percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn company and laboratory systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages accelerated stability testing for new products and reformulations.
• Conduct real-time stability testing for probiotic products and evaluate compliance with established shelf-life claims.
• Develop, maintain, and track stability protocols, schedules, records, and results.
• Review and analyze stability data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare stability reports and provide data-based recommendations related to product shelf life.
• Recommend improvements to stability protocols based on study results and product requirements.
• Recommend and support formula changes needed to improve product stability-related issues.
• Work with Quality to investigate and resolve shelf-life inquiries and stability-related issues.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Quality, Project Management, and other teams to coordinate stability activities.
• Support additional formulation and product development activities as needed.

Skills

Stability testing

Formulation development

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

At Better Being Co. we empower and inspire individuals to feel better and live healthier lives by providing the most trustworthy, pure, and innovative natural wellness solutions. If you thrive in a challenging work environment, surrounded by incredible team members who will help you grow and do your best work, Better Being is the right place for you. Come build with us and be part of an award-winning company that’s helping create meaningful and lasting change in the healthcare industry.

Job Summary

The Formulation Scientist – Stability Specialist manages stability testing for new and existing products to support product shelf-life claims, quality, and consistency. This position tracks and evaluates stability data, responds to shelf-life inquiries, and recommends improvements to stability protocols and product formulations. The position works closely with Research & Development, Quality, and Project Management and provides additional formulation support as needed.

Essential Functions

• Manages accelerated stability testing for new products and reformulations.
• Conduct real-time stability testing for probiotic products and evaluate compliance with established shelf-life claims.
• Develop, maintain, and track stability protocols, schedules, records, and results.
• Review and analyze stability data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare stability reports and provide data-based recommendations related to product shelf life.
• Recommend improvements to stability protocols based on study results and product requirements.
• Recommend and support formula changes needed to improve product stability-related issues.
• Work with Quality to investigate and resolve shelf-life inquiries and stability-related issues.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Quality, Project Management, and other teams to coordinate stability activities.
• Support additional formulation and product development activities as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage assigned tasks and priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Follow company, department, quality, and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or a related scientific or technical field from a four-year college or university.
• Two to five years of related experience in product stability, formulation, product development, quality, or the dietary supplement industry.
• Ability to review and interpret stability data, scientific literature, technical procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports, technical documentation, and business correspondence.
• Ability to perform and interpret calculations involving percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn company and laboratory systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision. May be exposed to considerable noise from machinery.

Our Benefits

• Access to our Employee Health Clinic for your medical needs.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
• Participation in our Family First Program, emphasizing work-life balance.
• 401(K) plan with generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Educational Reimbursement opportunities to support your continued learning and development.
• Wellness Incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Substantial product discounts, because we value our team members as customers too.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, ensuring you have time to rest and recharge.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Additional Information

At Better Being we empower and inspire individuals to feel better and live healthier lives by providing the most trustworthy, pure, and innovative natural wellness solutions. If you thrive in a challenging work environment, surrounded by incredible team members who will help you grow and do your best work, better being is the right place for you. Come build with us and be part of an award-winning company that’s helping create meaningful and lasting change in the healthcare industry.