Food Scientist - Applications

Role overview

Join a fast-growing ingredients business focused on creating tailored solutions for dietary supplements and functional foods, taking products from early concept work all the way through commercialization.

What you'll do

• Create and fine-tune formulations, then prepare prototype samples for testing and development.
• Run sensory and development trials, assess how ingredients perform, and help with pilot batches, scale-up activities, and first production launches.
• Work closely with Sales, Production, Regulatory, QA/QC, and Supply Chain teams on customer innovation work, technical discussions, quotes, costing, and launch support.
• Build and keep R&D records up to date, including product specifications, ingredient and packaging qualification documents, label and Supplement Facts review support, and food safety/regulatory paperwork.
• Keep the application lab neat and orderly, track ingredient and sample stock, and assist with equipment calibration and related documentation.

What we're looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant product development experience is preferred, with 1+ years suitable for Scientist I or 3–5+ years for Scientist II.
• Hands-on knowledge of food ingredients, supplements, and functional ingredients.
• Experience with powders, drink mixes, capsules, tablets, or comparable product formats is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, solid organization, teamwork, and clear communication across both technical and commercial functions.

Additional information

This role is based onsite in Denver, CO and is a full-time position. The source does not list any salary or stipend details, application deadline, start date, or number of openings.

Specialization

The role centers on application development for dietary supplement and functional food products, including formulation, testing, scale-up, and commercialization support.