Junior R&D/Product Developer: Hands-On Lab to Launch

ForceBrands; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceBrands in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a Junior R&D / Product Developer to join an experienced, collaborative R&D team. This hands-on laboratory role provides mentorship and exposure to the full product-development cycle—from prototype to commercial production.

You will prepare bench-scale prototypes for liquid and powder nutritional products, weigh and blend ingredients, and support stability studies, with growth toward independent project ownership.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in food, beverage, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, R&D, formulation, QC, or a related laboratory environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of formulation principles such as solubility, pH, buffering, emulsions, preservation, and shelf life.
• Comfortable weighing materials, preparing samples, and using basic laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Hands-on, curious, organized, coachable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working primarily in the laboratory with occasional time on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench-scale prototypes for liquid and powder nutritional products, including functional beverages, botanical products, proteins, collagen systems, and supplements.
• Weigh, blend, hydrate, and process ingredients while supporting multiple formulation iterations.
• Evaluate and adjust characteristics such as flavor, sweetness, pH, viscosity, color, and appearance.
• Perform routine bench testing including pH, Brix, density, viscosity, water activity, and visual evaluation.
• Maintain accurate formulation sheets, trial records, sample logs, and supporting technical documentation.
• Prepare and ship customer samples and help keep R&D ingredient and sample inventories organized.
• Support accelerated and real-time stability studies and shelf-life programs.
• Assist with pilot batches and first commercial production runs on the manufacturing floor.
• Draft batch records and manufacturing instructions based on successful bench formulas.
• Help prepare ingredient statements, allergen information, specification drafts, and Supplement/Nutrition Facts information.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing as products move from development into production.

Skills

0–5 years experience

Hands-on attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Biology, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

ForceBrands in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a Junior R&D / Product Developer to join an experienced, collaborative R&D team. This hands-on laboratory role provides mentorship and exposure to the full product-development cycle—from prototype to commercial production.

You will prepare bench-scale prototypes for liquid and powder nutritional products, weigh and blend ingredients, and support stability studies, with growth toward independent project ownership.