Product Development Application Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Product Development Application Scientist supports the development, optimization, and commercialization of new and existing products across powdered beverages, powdered supplements, and bar formats. This role works cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Packaging to ensure formulations are scalable, compliant, and aligned with production capabilities.

This position is responsible for executing product development activities from benchtop through commercialization, supporting plant trials, and contributing to continuous product improvement through technical expertise and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and formulate new products and line extensions across powders and bar applications

• Create benchtop and pilot-scale samples for internal evaluation, customer review, and lab testing

• Build bulk samples to support stability, sensory, and analytical testing

• Support product scale-up activities, including bar trials and production runs

• Assist in troubleshooting product and process issues during development and commercialization

• Collaborate with Operations to evaluate how formulations perform on production equipment; provide recommendations for improvements

• Assist in building and validating production targets to align R&D and manufacturing outputs

• Review batch sheets to confirm alignment with formulation, label claims, and quality standards

• Conduct and support shelf-life and stability testing programs

• Support label review activities for R&D, ensuring alignment between formulation, claims, and regulatory requirements

• Create and maintain Nutrition Facts Panels (NFPs) and Supplement Facts Panels (SFPs) for new and existing products

• Evaluate raw material documentation (COAs, specifications, allergen statements) to support compliance and formulation accuracy

• Apply knowledge of ingredient functionality, macro composition, potency, and overages in formulation development

• Collaborate with the Packaging Engineer on packaging validation and testing to support product integrity and shelf-life performance

• Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, trials, and results within internal systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in product development within food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturing

• Experience with powdered products and/or nutritional bars

• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and PPE requirements

• Experience supporting product scale-up from benchtop to production

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

Strong understanding of:

• Nutritional macros and ingredient functionality

• Potency, overages, and formulation accuracy

• Food and dietary supplement labeling regulations (FDA compliant)

Ability to review and interpret:

• Raw material specifications and technical documents

• Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

• Basic understanding of packaging fundamentals, including material compatibility and shelf-life impact

• Ability to identify and help resolve formulation and processing challenges in a production environment

Systems \nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.