Product Developer

Uniting Holding; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Product Developer, where you will play a key role in creating innovative supplement and beverage products. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your expertise in food science to formulate new products while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include developing recipes, understanding shelf-life activities, and collaborating with customers. If you have a passion for product development and a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the beverage industry.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in product development required.
• Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create nutrition panels and understand FDA labeling guidelines.
• Extend product shelf life and select processing parameters.

Skills

Lab safety

Proper lab documentation

Math skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Job description

PRODUCT DEVELOPER

The Product Developer understands shelf-life activities and selects the development of recipes and processes throughout the product cycle. The position requires the ability to formulate new supplement and beverage powder products, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Must fully understand the following processes including tunnel pasteurization, hot filling, and retorting.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be able to create an information panel for a beverage (nutrition facts and ingredient line) and have a basic understanding of the FDA food labeling guidelines.

• Understand various ways to extend product shelf life and how to select the processing parameters for different beverage systems (i.e. pasteurization, retort, preservatives).

• Have a full understanding of ingredient (colors, flavors, vitamins, minerals, teas, sweeteners, acids, botanicals, sport supplements) solubility and potential interactions.

• Begin to understand the regulatory aspects of foods and supplements.

• Be able to assist in procurement of ingredients.

• Be able to participate in calls and meetings with customers.

• Knowledge of Laboratory Operations.

• Understand and implement Company Certified programs such as HACCP, NSF, SQF, Food Defense and Food Safety and Food Quality programs as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Food Science or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3)–Seven (7) years related job experience is required. Beverage Experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Lab safety and proper lab documentation skills required.

• Excellent math skills.

• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Word and Excel required.

• Highly developed verbal and written communications.

• Attention to detail, neat and organized.

• Strong problem solving.