Associate, Product Development

Company Overview:
Growve is a health and wellness consumer products company with over 15 brands and thousands of unique products in the active nutrition dietary supplement and personal beauty verticals.

Associate Product Development

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detailed oriented PD Associate to join our NutraSelf team. This entry-level role blends project coordination and hands-on technical work providing you with the opportunity to contribute to the development and production of high-quality dietary supplements. You will be involved in product formulation customer communication and ensuring projects meet key milestones form development through production.

This PD Associate role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the growing dietary supplement industry while supporting key aspects of product development and production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Work closely with internal teams (R&D production quality assurance) and external customers to support project timelines goals and customer needs.
• Product Development Support: Assist in benchtop experiments helping to generate samples and formulate new dietary supplements.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Ensure a clean organized and hygienic laboratory environment to promote safe and effective research and development.
• Formulation Oversight: Assist in the formulation of dietary supplements such as capsules and powders ensuring they meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Customer Communication: Serve as a point of contact for customers providing updates on the progress of projects and handling inquiries throughout the development and production stages.
• Process Improvement: Help identify opportunities for product and process improvements that enhance product quality while optimizing cost efficiency.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and industry guidelines in the development and production process.

• Safety Protocols: Follow all company safety guidelines including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to safe work practices.
• Production Support: Assist with technical support during production ensuring processes are followed and standards are met.
• Training: Participate in cross-training and support team development efforts to improve overall department function.
• Documentation: Assist with documentation related to product formulations experiments and production processes.
• Quality Control: Ensure products meet required quality standards by assisting with quality control processes and testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree in food science nutrition biology or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing or laboratory settings is a plus especially in dietary supplements or food products.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques formulation processes and research methods.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members and customers.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify potential challenges and work proactively to find solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure precision in every aspect of the work from formulation to customer specifications.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment working with diverse populations.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new processes and adapt to changing tasks and work environments.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferably in the dietary supplement or food manufacturing industry.

• Experience with HACCP Food Defense or GMP is a plus.
• Strong organizational time management and prioritization abilities.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to powders manufacturing equipment and a loud working environment.
• Commitment to safety quality and process improvements.

Additional Details:

• Full Time with Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits Package
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Progressive work environment
• Onsite position
• Office located in Ogden Utah

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and does not constitute an employment contract beyond an at-will relationship.

Notice to recruiters: We do not work with outside recruiting agencies. Please do not solicit.