Stability & Formulation Scientist - Probiotic Shelf-Life

NutraBrands, Inc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Better Being Co. is seeking a Formulation Scientist – Stability Specialist to manage stability testing for new and existing probiotic products, supporting shelf-life claims and quality.

You will track data, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Project Management. The role emphasizes developing stability protocols, reviewing data for trends, and recommending protocol and formulation improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or a related scientific or technical field.
• 2–5 years of related experience in product stability, formulation, product development, quality, or the dietary supplement industry.
• Ability to review and interpret stability data, scientific literature, technical procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports, technical documentation, and business correspondence.
• Ability to perform and interpret calculations involving percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn company and laboratory systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages accelerated stability testing for new products and reformulations.
• Conduct real-time stability testing for probiotic products and evaluate compliance with established shelf-life claims.
• Develop, maintain, and track stability protocols, schedules, records, and results.
• Review and analyze stability data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare stability reports and provide data-based recommendations related to product shelf life.
• Recommend improvements to stability protocols based on study results and product requirements.
• Recommend and support formula changes needed to improve product stability-related issues.
• Work with Quality to investigate and resolve shelf-life inquiries and stability-related issues.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Quality, Project Management, and other teams to coordinate stability activities.
• Support additional formulation and product development activities as needed.

Skills

Stability testing

Formulation development

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Better Being Co. is seeking a Formulation Scientist – Stability Specialist to manage stability testing for new and existing probiotic products, supporting shelf-life claims and quality.

You will track data, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Project Management. The role emphasizes developing stability protocols, reviewing data for trends, and recommending protocol and formulation improvements.