Advance your career in research and development with a growing nutraceutical manufacturer in Payson, Utah. We are hiring for two exciting R&D opportunities—an R&D Technician and a Formulation R&D Specialist. Whether you're beginning your career in product development or bringing years of formulation expertise, this is your opportunity to contribute to innovative health and wellness products in a collaborative, science-driven environment.
Compensation: $20.00–$23.00 per hour
Job Site Location: Payson, Utah
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP (Interview Required)
Benefits:
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit & Debit Card Payment Options
Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
Join a growing research and development team in the nutraceutical industry.
Gain hands-on laboratory experience with innovative health and wellness products.
Work alongside experienced scientists and cross-functional teams.
Opportunity for long-term employment with career growth.
Assist with product development, reformulation, and process improvement projects.
Prepare raw materials, ingredients, and laboratory equipment for testing.
Support pilot-scale production trials and technology transfer activities.
Collect, document, and report experimental data accurately.
Prepare samples for analytical, microbiological, and stability testing.
Assist with stability studies and product evaluations.
Maintain organized R&D documentation and technical records.
Monitor laboratory inventory and assist with ordering supplies.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and R&D teams.
Follow cGMP requirements, laboratory procedures, and safety standards.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
0–2 years of laboratory, research, manufacturing, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, or related industry experience.
Compensation: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Job Site Location: Payson, Utah
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP (Interview Required)
Benefits:
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit & Debit Card Payment Options
Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
Lead formulation development for cutting-edge nutraceutical products.
Work with a collaborative team of scientists and manufacturing professionals.
Help bring innovative products from concept through commercialization.
Long-term opportunity with a respected industry leader.
Develop and optimize nutraceutical formulations for tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, soft gels, sachets, and liquid dosage forms.
Select active ingredients and excipients based on compatibility, functionality, stability, and regulatory requirements.
Optimize formulations for efficacy, manufacturability, bioavailability, sensory attributes, and cost.
Support product commercialization, scale-up, process validation, and technology transfer.
Analyze formulation data and recommend product improvements.
Maintain complete technical documentation and formulation records.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Product Development teams.
Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.
3–7 years of formulation development experience in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, or functional foods.
Strong knowledge of formulation science and excipient functionality.
Experience developing oral solid dosage forms and/or liquid nutraceuticals.
Excellent analytical thinking, scientific writing, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Experience with formulation scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
Knowledge of vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts, probiotics, amino acids, enzymes, and specialty nutraceutical ingredients.
Experience with stability testing, analytical interpretation, and shelf-life studies.
Our client is an established manufacturer dedicated to producing innovative, high-quality health and wellness products. They are committed to scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest quality standards throughout every stage of product development and manufacturing. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture where innovation, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged.
Apply today for immediate consideration! Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. These positions require a pre-employment interview before placement and are available to start as soon as possible.
At Ascend Staffing, we're committed to connecting great people with great opportunities. We partner with leading employers to offer competitive pay, weekly pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Our experienced recruiting team is here to support you throughout your job search and help you find the right fit for your skills and goals.
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Job ID: 38213827
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