Formulation Scientist, R&D
- $65,000 - $90,000
- South Salt Lake, UT
Fast growing health and wellness company / Tight Knit Culture
A bit about us:
Founded nearly 40 years ago and based in West Valley City, UT, we are a leader in health & wellness formulated products, combining creativity with science to develop industry-leading products. Our team of scientists and innovators thrives in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment, pushing boundaries to transform ideas into market-ready solutions.
Why join us?
- 401(k) with Generous Match
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
- Collaborative Work Environment: Join a high-impact global R&D team
- Work-Life Balance: Standard lab hours with flexibility for project planning
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Qualifications Section – Needed
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Applicable needed skills
- Develop and optimize new and existing flavor and fragrance formulations.
- Conduct sensory testing and collaborate with sensory scientists.
- Interpret analytical and organoleptic data to improve product design.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and operations.
- Execute experiments in the lab and maintain accurate lab notebooks and documentation.
- Participate in customer presentations and technical discussions.
- Stay updated with new ingredient technologies and industry trends.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety guidelines.
Qualifications Section – Needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in flavor or fragrance formulation, preferably in a commercial setting.
- Strong background in sensory science and application testing.
- Experience with analytical techniques such as GC-MS or HPLC.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Applicable needed skills
- Flavor Formulation
- Fragrance Development
- Sensory Evaluation
- Analytical Chemistry
- Application Science
- Ingredient Technology
- GC-MS
- HPLC
- R&D Project Management
- Food Chemistry
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.