R&D Manager

Company Description

A career at Trove Nutrition is not about punching the clock. It’s about embracing exciting and fast-paced opportunities that sharpen your skills, drive innovation, and play an integral role in growing our global reach. Your work will not only impact the company, it will impact the lives of millions of people around the world. When you step up to a career at Trove, you step up to cutting-edge excellence. You sign up for bold action and invigorating synergy. You agree to face—and break through—new challenges every single day.

Job Description

Trove Nutrition recently launched two new, disruptive brands in the nutrition market. Oath Nutrition and Canoo Kids. We are in search of a dynamic R&D Manager to lead our product development and quality initiatives, helping us disrupt the nutrition industry in both sports performance and pediatric nutrition.

As the R&D Manager at Trove Nutrition, you will be a key contributor behind the development of new, scientifically backed, sports and kids nutrition products. You’ll coordinate and champion our R&D development efforts, guiding the creation of ready-to-mix supplements, ready-to-drink beverages, bars, gummies, and more. Your expertise will bridge the gap between concept and market, delivering products that not only taste great but also provide the nutritional benefits promised by our brands.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Innovate and develop new product lines for our forthcoming two nutrition brands, adhering to the highest standards of nutritional value and consumer satisfaction.
• Manage the in-house lab for prototyping, from experimenting with flavors to perfecting nutritional profiles.
• Create and maintain our Master Formulation Sheets, ensuring all specs, claims, and material sources align with expectations.
• Organize project timelines and budgets to ensure all new products launch on schedule and within cost parameters.
• Ensure all product formulations are compliant with industry regulations and standards for both sports and children’s nutrition.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to scale up production while maintaining product quality and integrity.
• Oversee Trove Nutrition Quality Program, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing product quality controls, implementing our Quality Management Systems and processes, and more.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching nutrition trends, consumer demands, and novel ingredients.
• Implement comprehensive testing protocols to affirm product stability, safety, and consumer satisfaction.
• Mentor and establish an R&D team towards achieving project goals and nurturing their professional development.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in R&D within the sports and/or children’s nutrition sectors.
• Demonstrated success in formulating and launching nutritional products.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for sports and children’s nutrition products.
• Leadership experience with a talent for motivating and developing a skilled R&D team.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for nutrition and wellness.

Additional Information

Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments. Bottom line? You’ll love it here.

Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 401k package with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Full indoor basketball/volleyball court
• Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)
• Yoga studio
• Meditation/Nap room
• And much more!

Trove Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.

Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.