Senior R&D Scientist - Nutrition and Beverages
Jobot
Coppell, TX
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Beverages, Brand Strategy, Capsules, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, Identify Issues, Ingredient Preparation, Ingredient Selection, Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Research & Development (R&D), Sales, Sales Presentation, Sports, Sports Science, Startup, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical Writing, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
LOCATION
Coppell, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a leader in the sports nutrition industry, developing high-performance dietary supplements trusted by top athletes and active consumers worldwide. The company is innovation-driven, fast-growing, and committed to delivering science-backed products that meet the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and compliance.
Why join us?
Work on cutting-edge products used by elite and professional athletes
High-visibility role with direct impact on product innovation and brand growth
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with room for growth
Opportunity to shape the future of sports nutrition through science-driven innovation
Job Details
The Senior R&D Scientist will play a critical role in driving product innovation and execution across the sports nutrition portfolio. This individual will lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and external manufacturing partners. The role is highly hands-on and strategic, focusing on the development of cutting-edge dietary supplements including vitamins, pre-workouts, amino acids, powders, capsules, tablets, RTDs, and functional beverages.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to and align with the company’s product and innovation strategy to support brand growth in key consumer and athlete need areas
Lead the development of new products and optimization of existing formulas for dietary supplements and functional nutrition products
Design and execute bench-top and pilot-scale formulations for powders, liquids, capsules, tablets, and ready-to-drink formats
Apply strong flavor application expertise to develop great-tasting, performance-driven products
Manage product development timelines from concept through launch, ensuring milestones are met
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to achieve business objectives
Partner with contract manufacturers to support lab formulations, ingredient sourcing, vendor qualification, validation, and scale-up
Prepare and maintain technical documentation including specifications, formulation records, stability plans, pilot study reports, and summaries
Review, interpret, and communicate technical data, providing recommendations and solutions to formulation or production challenges
Support preliminary costing, ingredient selection, and preparation of Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels
Represent R&D in internal meetings, customer presentations, innovation sessions, and industry-related events
Contribute to market and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, ingredients, and technologies
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related scientific field (Master’s degree a plus)
5–8+ years of hands-on experience in product development within sports nutrition, dietary supplements, food, or beverage industries
Proven experience formulating sports nutrition products such as pre-workouts, amino acids, vitamins, and performance supplements
Strong background in flavor application; experience with RTDs and beverage systems preferred
Experience managing product development projects from concept to commercialization
Working knowledge of ingredient functionality, regulatory requirements, and quality standards for dietary supplements
Proficiency with nutritional formulation software (e.g., Genesis) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Key Skills & Competencies
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to continuously improve products and processes
Passion for sports performance, nutrition, and innovation
High integrity, accountability, and a team-first mindset
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
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