Formulator / Scientist

CPS Inc; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports nutrition is seeking a Formulator/Scientist to develop innovative products such as protein powders and pre-workouts. The ideal candidate will collaborate with sales and production teams, ensuring formulations meet customer expectations while adhering to regulatory guidelines. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to performance-driven supplements with best-in-class taste and functionality.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in dietary supplement formulation, especially in sports nutrition.
• Practical knowledge of flavor systems and ingredient interactions.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and supplement facts panel creation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of sports nutrition products.
• Work on flavor masking and sensory optimization for powdered supplements.
• Participate in client calls to understand formulation goals.

Skills

Communication

Flavor systems knowledge

Customer-facing professionalism

Education

Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry

Tools

Formulation software

Basic lab equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Formulator/Scientist with hands-on experience in sports nutrition product development, including protein powders, pre-workouts, hydration blends, and flavored drink mixes. The ideal candidate is not only technically competent but also comfortable communicating directly with customers, understanding their product vision, and translating it into commercially viable formulations.

You will work alongside our Sales Team and Production teams, contributing to the development of clean-label, performance-driven supplements with best-in-class taste and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulation Support: Assist in the development and testing of sports nutrition products, including pre-workouts, proteins, and electrolyte blends

Flavor Development: Work on flavor masking, sweetener balancing, and sensory optimization for powdered supplements

Customer Interaction: Participate in client calls and email communications to understand formulation goals, ingredient preferences, and sensory expectations

Sample Preparation: Prepare internal and customer samples for tasting, testing, and stability reviews

Documentation: Maintain formulation records, ingredient specs, and version control within R&D logs

Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with QA, production, and procurement to ensure formula feasibility, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability

Regulatory Awareness: Support compliance by ensuring ingredient choices meet regulatory guidelines for dietary supplements

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at [e-mail] .

Benefits & Relocation

Medical, Dental, LTD, STD, Tuition Reimbursement is also offered

Relocation: Prefer local, but will support a lump sum move for a renter

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in dietary supplement formulation (with a focus on sports nutrition strongly preferred)
• Practical knowledge of flavor systems, sweeteners, and functional ingredient interactions
• Experience working with protein powders (whey, vegan, blends), pre-workouts, BCAAs, hydration mixes, etc.
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing professionalism
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, supplement facts panel creation, and GRAS ingredient usage
• Comfortable using formulation software, spreadsheets, and basic lab equipment
• Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field (preferred but not required if experience is strong)

Nice to Have:

• Experience working at a contract manufacturer or flavor house
• Knowledge of ingredient suppliers and sourcing
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization
• Interest in fitness, sports nutrition, or wellness industries

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at [e-mail] .

The Food and Beverage Division specializes in the placement of technical professionals in the food and beverage industry from entry level to executive level candidates. I have a talented group of recruiters who specifically source Technical Sales Professionals, Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Executive Technical professionals, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Service, Nutrition, Analytical and Corporate Chefs. We work on both a contingent basis for professional level searches and retained search for executive level searches. CPS, Inc. has been in the talent recruitment business for 40+ years and we recruit nationwide.

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