RTD Beverage Scientist

Pharmatech, Inc.; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmatech, Inc. is seeking an R&D Scientist to design and develop custom formulations of powders, liquids, and capsules for health-focused beverages and nutraceutical products.

You will oversee development from concept to commercialization, including hands-on formulation, scale-up, and manufacturing support. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing development, operations, and customers, and requires strong knowledge of beverage processing, regulatory requirements, and supplier

Qualifications

• Four-year college or university degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related degree
• 5+ years of product formulation experience in manufacturing
• Experience with RTD beverage development and acidified foods is a plus

Responsibilities

• Development & manufacturing support of health & wellness focused RTD beverages.
• Provide knowledge on process & technologies available for nutraceutical and nutritional manufacturing.
• Perform & monitor bench-top & manufacturing scale-up batches.
• Resolve technical challenges.
• Master the internal formulation systems for development & commercialization.
• Build relationships with suppliers & partners to access ingredients, education, packaging, consulting, & technology that could help bring competitive advantage.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends, technologies, ingredients, processes, & equipment within the dietary supplement & functional food industries.
• Work with competent Process Authorities in determining sufficient processing needs.
• Create Supplement / Nutrition Facts panels for products based on current regulatory requirements.
• Clearly present & articulate product ideas & innovations to internal & external customers.
• Light travel (1-3 weeks per year).

Skills

Liquid beverage development

RTD beverage formulation

HTST pasteurization

Product development process

Flavor system development

Food science/chemistry

Ingredient functionality

Plant trials/validation

Shelf-life testing

Communication skills

Education

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

5+ years product formulation experience in manufacturing

Job description

Our vision at Pharmatech is to provide an unrivaled customer experience as a nutritional product manufacturer. We are committed to building a positive, diverse, accountable, and supportive culture, centered on integrity and continuous improvement.

Job Summary:

The R&D Scientist provides technical expertise - working closely with manufacturing development, operations, and the customer to design custom formulations of powder, liquid, and capsule products. They oversee product/process development from concept through commercialization for current & potential clients, including hands-on formulation, scale up, & manufacturing support.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Development & manufacturing support of health & wellness focused RTD beverages.
• Provide knowledge on process & technologies available for nutraceutical and nutritional manufacturing.
• Perform & monitor bench-top & manufacturing scale-up batches.
• Resolve technical challenges.
• Master the internal formulation systems for development & commercialization.
• Build relationships with suppliers & partners to access ingredients, education, packaging, consulting, & technology that could help bring competitive advantage.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends, technologies, ingredients, processes, & equipment within the dietary supplement & functional food industries.
• Work with competent Process Authorities in determining sufficient processing needs.
• Create Supplement / Nutrition Facts panels for products based on current regulatory requirements.
• Clearly present & articulate product ideas & innovations to internal & external customers.
• Light travel (1-3 weeks per year).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong experience in development and manufacture of liquid beverage products
• RTD beverage experience with acidified foods preferred
• Strong experience working with acidified foods and HTST pasteurization processes ideal
• Product development process knowledge
• Flavor system development, & sensory evaluation techniques
• Sound foundation in Food Science / Chemistry
• Firm understanding of ingredient functionality & nutrition
• Experience conducting plant trials/process validation testing
• Familiarity of product shelf-life testing procedures including establishing overage needs
• Strong communication skills, written & verbal

Education & Experience:

• Four-year college or university degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related degree
• 5+ years of product formulation experience in manufacturing