SR. SCIENTIST, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT- POWDER FORMULATION- REMOTE

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.  This is a remote oppourtnity with up to 25% travel.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Scientist of Product Development at Thorne Research will lead the development of innovative powder-based dietary supplements, ensuring premium product standards and alignment with Thorne’s strategic goals. This role focuses on delivering exceptional flavor, sensory attributes, and product performance while supporting Thorne's cutting-edge approach to health and wellness. This position reports into the VP of Product Development.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25%

To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty of the job in a satisfactory manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The essential duties of the job include the Responsibilities, Competencies, Experience, Proficiencies, and Physical Demands outlined below.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.

• Design and develop powdered dietary supplements and nutrition products, transforming product concepts into high Quality, market-ready solutions with optimal flavor, sensory, and functional characteristics. 
• Conduct and manage sensory evaluations, leveraging panel feedback to refine formulations and meet performance targets. 
• Collaborate with procurement, external suppliers, and flavor suppliers to identify high-quality ingredients and integrate innovative solutions into formulations. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs and Marketing, to ensure products meet compliance standards and align with brand expectations. 
• Lead scale-up activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions to commercial production and readiness for successful product launches. 
• Maintain detailed records of formulation iterations, stability studies, and analytical outcomes, using internal documentation systems to ensure transparency and traceability. 
• Work closely with Quality and Medical Affairs to develop accurate labeling information, including Supplement/Nutrition Facts panels and ingredient disclosures. 
• Stay updated on advancements in powder formulations, ingredient technologies, and consumer preferences, applying this knowledge to drive product innovation. 
• Seek formal and informal performance assessments of self, including performance versus expectations and goals, behaviors, and leadership potential. 
• Actively participates in required training and development programs and electives as suits one’s needs, and supports colleagues, trainers and management as appropriate with these efforts.

 What You Need: 

Experience and/or Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutritional Sciences, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in product development, with expertise in powdered dietary supplements, functional foods, or similar applications. • Proficiency in flavor development, sensory science, and product optimization. • Demonstrated experience managing projects from concept through commercialization, including coordination with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Skills/Specialties: • Expertise in Ready To Mix powder formulation, including flavor optimization and sensory evaluation. • Strong technical knowledge of ingredient functionality, process development, and troubleshooting. • Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage projects from concept to commercialization. • Strong working knowledge of dietary supplement and food regulations. • Excellent presentation and communication skills for effective collaboration. • Strong documentation and adherence to good laboratory practices.

What We Offer:

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment

A little bit more about us. 

We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R&D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are:

• The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.
• The #1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.
• The #2 most dispensed supplement brand.
• The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon; the #1 practitioner brand; with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team.

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