Qureos Mentor

Vita Warehouse Corp

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 About Us
 
 
 
 
 Gummy Maker specializes in custom and white-label confectionery and nutraceutical gummies. We turn concepts into scalable, retail-ready products.
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll own end-to-end gummy R&amp;D: ideation, benchtop trials, pilot scale-up on our manufacturing line and continuous cookers, and hand-off to operations&mdash;all while ensuring delightful texture, flavor, and label-claim accuracy.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop new formulas (gelatin, pectin, starch-free, sugar-free) that meet nutritional, regulatory, and cost targets.
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 Translate customer briefs into prototype gummies; iterate quickly based on sensory and analytical data.
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 Scale from 1 kg lab batches to 500 kg production runs, optimizing &deg;Brix, pH, AW, and set time.
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 Draft and maintain all specification sheets, Nutrition/Supplement Facts panels, and process SOPs in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111, SQF, and cGMP.
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 Partner with Procurement to source novel actives, colors, and flavors; manage vendor documentation (SDS, COA, allergen).
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 Lead shelf-life and stability studies (water activity, microbial, vitamin potency).
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 Troubleshoot production issues (shrinkage, bloom, stickiness) alongside QA and Maintenance teams.
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 Train production staff on new processes and conduct post-launch continuous-improvement projects.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related; PhD welcome but not required.
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 10 + years in confectionery or dietary-supplement formulation, with at least 10 years of hands-on gummy development.
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 Deep knowledge of hydrocolloids (pectin, gelatin, agar), sugar-free systems (allulose, erythritol, HM vs. LM pectin), and actives (creatine, collagen, botanicals).
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 Familiarity with HACCP, SQF/BRC, and California Proposition 65.
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 Strong analytical skills (Minitab or Excel), sensory evaluation training, and project-management chops.
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 Clear, concise communicator&mdash;able to translate science for both customers and production operators.
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 Compensation &amp; Benefits
 
 
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 Salary range:
 
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 $75,000 &ndash; $85,000
 
 &nbsp;base + annual performance bonus
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 Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match.
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 Relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates.
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 Flexible PTO paid industry conferences (e.g., IFT, SupplySide West), and unlimited gummy taste tests
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 How to Apply
 
 
 
 
 Submit your r&eacute;sum&eacute; and a brief portfolio (max two pages) highlighting gummy or confectionery projects. Short-listed candidates complete a virtual bench brief and tasting kit.
 
 
 
 
 Job Type: Full-time
 
 
 
 
 Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
 
 
 
 
 Benefits:
 
 
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 Paid time off (Sick days/vacation days)
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 Holidays paid
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 401K match
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 Employee appreciation events
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 Parental leave
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 Health insurance
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 Schedule:
 
 
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 8-hour shift
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 Ability to Commute:
 
 
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 60 Orville Drive, Bohemia, NY 11741 (Required)
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 Ability to Relocate:
 
 
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 Bohemia, NY 11741 or vicinity (Required)
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 Work Location: In person
 
 
 
 
 
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R&D Food Scientist-Gummy Formulation & Product Development

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R&D Food Scientist-Gummy Formulation & Product Development