Junior Research & Development Associate

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Job Summary:

GU Energy Labs is a family-owned, market-leading global sports nutrition brand, and they are seeking an R&D Associate to join their R&D team. The role involves supporting product development, assisting in formulating and testing new products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and innovation in the sports nutrition industry.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulating and testing new sports nutrition products (e.g., energy gels, hydration mixes, supplement powders).

• Support bench-top experiments and maintain accurate lab notes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality & Regulatory, on development process documentation, new ingredient approvals, and product testing and with Marketing, on consumer insights to inform product development.

• Perform ingredient research and help evaluate supplier samples.

• Help create surveys for concept, prototype, and field testing.

• Assist with sensory evaluations and stability testing.

• Document formulation changes, raw material specs, and trial data.

• Stay current on sports nutrition trends, new ingredients, competitive analysis, and industry innovations.

• Assist in physiological testing for athletes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field.

• 2-5 years experience in CPG food product development

• Strong interest in sports nutrition, fitness, or health & wellness.

• Basic understanding of food ingredients, formulation, and lab practices.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior internship or lab experience in the food/nutrition industry is required.

Company:

We Feed The Need to Move! Since 1993, we have been a company dedicated to athleticism. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage. GU Energy Labs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.