Product Development Specialist

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Product Development Specialist to own formula tracking, ingredient management, and regulatory and label compliance for our dietary supplement line. The role requires strong spreadsheet skills and the ability to leverage AI tools for streamlined research and content development.

You will manage master formula records, coordinate R&D to Production handoffs, and ensure audit-ready documentation, BOM integrity, and timely product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related field required.
• 3+ years in product development, R&D, quality, regulatory, or documentation within dietary supplements/food & beverage manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of dietary supplement labeling and regulatory requirements (FDA/FTC).
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (pivot tables, lookups, large datasets).
• Ability to use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) for research and content drafting.
• ERP experience with NetSuite, SAP, or Deacom for BOMs and production data.
• Excellent written communication for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master tracking system for every formula and its stakeholders.
• Oversee handoff from R&D to Production and Operations with full documentation.
• Monitor NPD timelines and flag risks to concept-to-launch schedules.
• Produce audit-ready documentation for formulas and BOMs.
• Translate regulatory requirements into accurate, launch-ready label content.
• Update internal wiki with ingredient explanations and evolving formulas.

Skills

Advanced spreadsheet proficiency

AI tool fluency

Cross‑functional collaboration

Written communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Deacom

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

The Job: We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to own formula tracking, ingredient management, and regulatory and label compliance for our dietary supplement business. Reporting to the Director of Product, this person will bring strong working knowledge of label and regulatory compliance requirements to every formula and label review. This individual will also bring a strong command of spreadsheets to manage formula documentation and reformulation cost modeling, along with fluency in modern AI tools to accelerate research, documentation, and content development. This role is critical to keeping every formula, its supporting documentation, and its label accurate, compliant, and audit-ready as our product portfolio continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

Formula & R&D Process Tracking

• Maintain a master tracking system for every formula in active development, capturing status, key decision points, and stakeholders at each stage
• Own the handoff process from R&D to Production and Operations, ensuring that finalized formulas, specifications, and supporting documentation transfer without loss of critical information
• Support the new product development (NPD) launch timeline by tracking formula status and flagging risks that could delay a concept-to-launch schedule
• Report stalled or at-risk formula projects to Product leadership before they result in production delays
• Ingredient Management & Reformulation Analysis
• Track all ingredients used or under evaluation in R&D, including specifications, suppliers, and status
• Assess and communicate the downstream implications of proposed reformulations, including cost, sourcing, label impact, and formulation compatibility, before changes are finalized
• Build cost models for proposed reformulations and provide direct input into sourcing and procurement decisions
• Maintain a current view of ingredient usage across the full product portfolio to identify conflicts or opportunities early

Quality Documentation

• Maintain official, audit-ready documentation for every finished formula and its Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Ensure formula records and BOMs remain synchronized with the latest approved version at all times
• Support internal and external quality audits by producing accurate documentation upon request

Regulatory & Label Compliance

• Apply strong working knowledge of label and ingredient compliance requirements to ensure formula and label content meets applicable regulations
• Review formula, ingredient, and sourcing changes for label impact before they reach the design team
• Partner with the design team to translate formula and compliance requirements into accurate, launch-ready label content
• Monitor evolving labeling and claims regulations and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders

Educational & Wiki Content

• Write and maintain the internal product wiki, including plain-language explanations of every ingredient used
• Update this content as formulas evolve so that it remains a reliable reference for Sales, Customer Service, and other teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related field
• A minimum of three years of experience in product development, R&D, quality, regulatory affairs, or documentation within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, or food and beverage manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of dietary supplement labeling and regulatory requirements, including FDA and FTC standards
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet applications, including pivot tables, lookups, and large-scale data organization
• AI Tool Fluency: Strong fluency with artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, for research, data organization, and content drafting
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as NetSuite, SAP, or Deacom, for managing Bills of Materials and production data
• Demonstrated ability to build cost models and translate them into sourcing and procurement recommendations
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical formula and ingredient information into clear, accurate content for a non-technical audience
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent formula, compliance, and documentation projects while maintaining accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across departments and build trust with R&D, Production, Quality, and Design