Scientist - Dietary Supplements & Nutrition Innovation

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site amenities at HQ

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Scientist to advance nutrition innovation and develop dietary supplements and functional foods. The role focuses on formulation, ingredient research, and product improvement, with opportunities to contribute to commercialization.

You'll join a collaborative Product Development team, work with experienced scientists, and translate consumer needs into viable formulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in product development, dietary supplement formulation, food/beverage development, manufacturing scale-up, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, functional foods, and other nutraceuticals.
• Research and evaluate ingredients, technologies, literature, and competitors to support product development.
• Prepare lab formulations, conduct trials, evaluate prototypes, and resolve issues with ingredient functionality, stability, quality, and processing.
• Develop products meeting performance, regulatory, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate raw materials for functionality, quality, availability, cost, and suitability for formulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and outside manufacturers on pilot trials and scale-up.
• Maintain formulas, ingredient specs, product specs, lab records, and technical docs.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products, processes, and costs.
• Translate consumer needs into commercially viable formulations with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate findings and progress to project teams.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory formulation

Manufacturing trials

Job description

Scientist – Dietary Supplements & Nutrition Innovation

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company

Idaho Falls, Idaho | Onsite | Relocation Assistance Available

An Award-Winning Company. An Extraordinary Place to Develop What's Next.

• #2 Best Brand for Value in America, Forbes
• Four-time Forbes America's Best Midsize Employer
• TIME America's Best Midsize Companies
• USA TODAY America's Most Trusted Brands and America's Best Stores

Behind that recognition are millions of customers who trust our products, Team Members who believe in what we do, and a mission that has guided Melaleuca for more than 40 years.

“To Enhance the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals.”

As a Scientist at Melaleuca, you'll help fulfill that mission by developing nutritional products that help people live healthier, perform better, and reach their goals.

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company is a global consumer products company focused on wellness and healthier everyday living. We develop and market more than 400 products across nutrition and healthy foods, dietary supplements, personal care, beauty, and home care, giving consumers better choices for many of the products they use every day.

Today, Melaleuca generates more than $2 billion in annual sales and serves consumers in markets around the world.

We're looking for a talented scientist with a strong foundation in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline and an interest in developing innovative nutritional products. Exceptional recent graduates with strong academic credentials and relevant internships or research experience may also be considered for an entry-level Researcher position.

You’ll contribute to the development of dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, functional foods, and other nutritional products, working on formulation, ingredient research, product improvement, and commercialization.

An Opportunity to Develop Products That Make a Difference

You’ll join a collaborative Product Development team responsible for creating new products and improving existing formulations across Melaleuca's nutrition portfolio.

Working with experienced scientists and cross-functional partners, you’ll develop formulations, evaluate ingredients and prototypes, solve technical challenges, and help bring products from concept through commercial manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and optimize formulations for dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, functional foods, and other nutritional products, including capsules, tablets, softgels, powders, and beverages.
• Research and evaluate ingredients, technologies, scientific literature, and competitive products to support product development and innovation.
• Prepare laboratory formulations, conduct product trials, evaluate prototypes, and resolve challenges involving ingredient functionality, stability, quality, and processing.
• Develop products that meet performance, regulatory, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate raw materials for functionality, quality, availability, cost, and suitability for use in formulations.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and outside manufacturers on pilot trials, technology transfer, production scale-up, and commercialization.
• Develop and maintain formulas, ingredient specifications, product specifications, laboratory records, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products, manufacturing processes, and product costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product concepts and consumer needs into commercially viable formulations.
• Communicate technical findings, project progress, and recommendations to project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in product development, dietary supplement formulation, food or beverage development, manufacturing scale-up, quality, or a related field for the Scientist position.
• Strong scientific foundation with the ability to apply technical knowledge to formulation, product development, and manufacturing challenges.
• Experience researching ingredients, evaluating formulations, and solving technical problems.
• Ability to research scientific literature, supplier information, and other technical resources to support product development decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dietary supplements, functional foods, sports nutrition, or related consumer products.
• Internship or co-op experience in product development or formulation, particularly within dietary supplements, food, or beverage products.
• Experience with laboratory formulation, ingredient evaluation, manufacturing trials, or product commercialization.
• Strong academic performance, research accomplishments, or other evidence of scientific aptitude.

Exceptional recent graduates with strong academic credentials and relevant internships or research experience may also be considered for an entry-level Researcher position. Job title and level will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Why Melaleuca

For more than 40 years, Melaleuca has built a stable, growing global consumer products business focused on helping people live healthier, more purposeful lives.

• Award-winning and built to last. Join a company with more than $2 billion in annual sales, a long history of growth and innovation, and a mission that continues to guide what we do.
• An excellent place to develop your career. Work with experienced scientists, gain practical product development experience, and develop the technical and commercial knowledge needed for a career in consumer product innovation.
• An extraordinary place to live and work. Our Global Headquarters is in Idaho Falls, Idaho, a safe, uncrowded, affordable community surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and some of the country's most spectacular scenery.
• The outdoors are in your backyard. The Snake River runs through the heart of Idaho Falls, while Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, and the Teton Mountains are less than two hours away. Skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, boating, and other outdoor recreation are all within easy reach.
• Benefits that go beyond the basics. Melaleuca offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, distinctive Team Member benefits, and on-site amenities at our Idaho Falls headquarters.
• Relocation assistance is available. If the opportunity is right but Idaho Falls isn't yet home, we can help make the move possible.

Build Your Career at Melaleuca

If you have a strong scientific background and want to apply your knowledge to developing innovative nutritional products, we'd like to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced product development professional or an exceptional recent graduate, Melaleuca offers the opportunity to contribute to products used by consumers around the world.

This position is based onsite at Melaleuca's Global Headquarters in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Candidates must be willing to work onsite or relocate to the area.