Gummy Formulations Technician (R&D Lab)

NC Nutritional, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Nutritional, LLC seeks a hands-on R&D Formulations Technician to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of dietary supplement gummy formulations. You will work closely with R&D Formulators to prepare lab samples, run bench-top trials, evaluate ingredients, and document results in a fast-paced lab with multiple active projects.

Responsibilities include sample preparation and testing, developing new gummy formulas, bench-top batch preparation, and maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or related field preferred).
• Ability to take direction from chemists/formulators and follow procedures precisely.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working hands-on with powders, liquids, flavors, and food-grade ingredients.
• Experience with gummy, confectionery, or food formulation is preferred.
• Familiarity with dietary supplement dosage forms (gummies, powders, capsules, tablets).
• Experience with basic bench-top lab equipment (mixers, hot plates, thermometers, pH meter, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample preparation and testing of new and existing gummy supplement products.
• Support formulation development including flavor, texture, and stability improvements.
• Prepare bench-top batches for feasibility trials, reformulations, and troubleshooting.
• Execute accurate weighing, staging, and mixing of ingredients using lab scales and measuring equipment.
• Perform and document scale calibration checks and basic lab equipment verification.
• Record batch sheets, observations, and results using good documentation practices.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and safe handling of ingredients.
• Communicate results and issues clearly to the R&D team to support fast iteration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or related field)

Tools

Lab scales

pH meter

Thermometers

Job description

NC Nutritional, LLC seeks a hands-on R&D Formulations Technician to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of dietary supplement gummy formulations. You will work closely with R&D Formulators to prepare lab samples, run bench-top trials, evaluate ingredients, and document results in a fast-paced lab with multiple active projects.

Responsibilities include sample preparation and testing, developing new gummy formulas, bench-top batch preparation, and maintaining meticulous records.