R&D Scientist I

Elevate Health Sciences; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Elevate Health Sciences in Utah is seeking an innovative R&D Scientist to drive new product ideas and support development from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will combine scientific rigor with practical product sense to create superior nutraceuticals.

You will collaborate across R&D, QA, and manufacturing, formulate and test ingredients, optimize processes, and write specifications while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmacy or related field.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge in small or large molecule API manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and commercialization for new products and line extensions including softgels, capsules, and powders.
• Formulate claims and prepare technical briefs.
• Understand material properties and formulation parameters for nutraceuticals.
• Develop and optimize nutraceutical formulas.
• Test and recommend alternative ingredients or processes to improve quality or efficiency.
• Stay up to date on new ingredients and process technologies and write specifications.
• Monitor industry trends, identify issues, and adjust direction as needed.
• Interpret testing data and communicate issues/risks to cross-functional teams.
• Support administrative tasks that align with project objectives.
• Coordinate with team to ensure production start-up.
• Collaborate with management to set product direction and priorities.
• Provide production support for troubleshooting in validation and production runs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Stress management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Biochemistry/Biology/Chemistry/Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elevate is a leader in the nutritional supplement industry and an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work atmosphere that produces a culture of doing good in the world while creating opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

We are looking for an R&D Scientist that is hardworking and positive and wants to be an important part of a growing team.

We welcome you to join our team and be a Force for Good!

This position will support the R&D Team by driving innovation, improving on existing projects, and collaborating with R&D team members and leadership. This individual will work closely with other departments within the company and external partners to identify new technologies and deliver superior products that delight consumers while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support product development and commercialization for the launch of new products and line extensions including softgels, capsules, and powders.
• Ability to formulate claims and prepare technical briefs.
• The R&D scientist is to understand the technical properties of the raw materials used in nutraceutical formulations. The technical properties include the appropriate use of materials (Active Principal Ingredient and Excipient), application of correct formulation parameters, physical properties of materials, and function within a formulation.
• Formula development and optimization of all nutraceutical products
• Test and recommend alternative ingredients and/or processes that would improve product quality and/or process efficiency.
• Keep up to date on new ingredients and process technologies and be able to write specifications for new ingredients.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, identify potential issues, and redirect the team as needed.
• Evaluate data from testing to cross-functional teams; identify and communicate issues/risks.
• Follow through on administrative tasks that support project objectives and departmental objectives.
• Coordinate/communicate with the team to ensure production start-up.
• Works closely with management in setting product direction, establishing priorities, and meeting goals.
• Provide support in production for troubleshooting in validation runs/ production runs.

Education Requirements:

• A subject-related educational qualification no less than a bachelor’s degree, the subject can be in Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or the like.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge in small or large molecule API Manufacturing.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skill Qualifications:

• Have a solid understanding of Word and Excel.
• Able to communicate clearly.
• Able to manage time.
• Self-Motivated and able to stay on task.
• Flexible, with the ability to meet changing demands and schedules.
• Work under pressure when needed to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain product development timelines and track current progress.
• Work with sales, customer service, and quality assurance to provide analysis and technical assistance that is requested.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Experience developing two-piece hard shell capsule formulas.
• Experience developing flavor systems for powder applications.

Elevate Health Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Elevate Health Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Elevate Health Sciences is dedicated to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

You will be part of an engaged, inclusive, global community that values family, giving back, beauty, and sustainability. We offer competitive benefits to eligible employees with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; supplemental life, voluntary short-term, and disability insurance; free access to therapists; a health savings account and 401k. You'll also be empowered to prioritize what's important to you through our vacation policy.