Stability & Documentation Manager - R&D

Accountabilities:: Run Stability Programs: Design, execute, and oversee stability studies across the entire gummy portfolio, establishing testing protocols, tracking timepoints against shelf-life targets, and sharing key data with stakeholders. Method Evaluation & Validation: Assess test method compatibility for complex matrices, actively identifying detection limits or matrix interferences, and pushing back to find superior analytical solutions when needed. Lab Management & Negotiation: Lead price, scope, and turnaround time negotiations directly with third-party contract testing laboratories. Document Suite Ownership: Maintain, audit, and update the complete documentation suite for every SKU—including specs and SFPs—ensuring audit-ready paper trails across the supply chain. Specification Sign-Off: Stage product specifications from initial draft through to final approval, exercising independent judgment on product sign-offs. Early Issue Detection: Proactively identify potential stability, ingredient degradation, off-note, or packaging interaction issues before they impact quality or launch timelines. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Operations, and co-manufacturers to maintain consistent test methods, specs, and protocols from development to commercial production. Requirements: Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in R&D, Quality, or Product Development within dietary supplements, food, or a regulated consumer product category (gummy or confectionery experience strongly preferred). Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field. Technical Expertise: Proven track record of designing and running end-to-end stability studies and validating test methods for complex formulation matrices. Chemical & Analytical Acumen: Solid understanding of gummy chemistry, extraction methods, and analytical limitations (e.g., matrix interference, detection limits). Vendor Negotiation: Direct experience negotiating pricing, scope, and service level agreements with external testing laboratories. Ownership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to independently own specs, make critical quality calls, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, co-manufacturers, and external partners. Detail Orientation: Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous approach to record-keeping and document accuracy. Benefits: Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive base salary range ($115,000 – $130,000 equivalent) plus annual bonus opportunities. Work Flexibility: Fully remote work structure built on high trust, flexibility, and autonomy. Team Connection: Biannual all-expenses-paid team off-sites to connect in person. Health & Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive health and medical benefits package for you and your family. Generous Time Off: Generous PTO policy supporting health, personal wellness, and work-life balance. Perks & Allowance: Generous product allowances and additional health-centered perks.