Senior Gummy Formulation Scientist | Onsite FL

Kalon Executive Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Kalon Executive Search is seeking an experienced Sr. R&D Gummy Formulator for an on-site role in South Florida.

You will design, improve, and scale gummy formulations from development through commercial launch, working across Product Innovation and Manufacturing to ensure quality, compliance, and performance. The position requires at least 5 years in pectin gummy formulation within nutraceuticals, strong regulatory and sensory expertise, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Pectin Gummy formulation development in dietary supplements/nutraceuticals.
• Demonstrated expertise specifically in gummy formulation and processing.
• Strong understanding of gummy systems including vegan applications, texture balancing, mouthfeel optimization, and sweetness modulation.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP standards, 21 CFR Part 111, labeling compliance, ingredient safety evaluation, and allergen controls.
• Experience evaluating raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and balancing formulation performance with cost.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and refine gummy supplement formulations to meet quality, sensory, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct bench-top and pilot-scale development, adjusting formulas for consistency, stability, and manufacturability.
• Perform shelf-life and stability assessments to verify product integrity over time.
• Identify ingredients such as actives, flavors, sweeteners, colors, and processing aids aligned with product claims and clean-label objectives.
• Drive production efficiency, cost reduction, and sensory enhancement while collaborating with QA, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Gummy formulation

Rheology

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

FDA regulations

Sensory testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Rheometer

Texture Analyzer

HPLC

Job description

Kalon Executive Search is seeking an experienced Sr. R&D Gummy Formulator for an on-site role in South Florida.

You will design, improve, and scale gummy formulations from development through commercial launch, working across Product Innovation and Manufacturing to ensure quality, compliance, and performance. The position requires at least 5 years in pectin gummy formulation within nutraceuticals, strong regulatory and sensory expertise, and collaboration across departments.