Product Formulator (Nutraceuticals)

Location: Remote; listed locations are Belgrade, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Nis, and Novi Sad. Core working hours overlap with the team from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with possible schedules of 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET.

Salary: Competitive salary in USD.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing outsourcing company providing quality services and building long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors.

What you will do

• Interpret customer briefs, target formulas, and label claims to develop preliminary formulas and technically accurate ingredient lists for dietary supplements and nutraceutical products.
• Determine ingredient forms, potency levels, biological activity values, extract standardization requirements, overages, stability considerations, and formulation risks.
• Build preliminary Bills of Materials for powders, capsules, and other finished product formats, including specifications, part numbers, quantities, yields, costs, and packaging components.
• Prepare preliminary Supplement Facts Panels and Nutrition Facts Panels with ingredient declarations, serving sizes, Daily Values, and required non-ingredient statements.
• Maintain quote data in ERP and project management systems, including costs, suppliers, minimum order quantities, and sourcing notes; coordinate RFQs with Sourcing and Procurement.
• Review Finished Product Specifications against original quotes, document discrepancies, escalate unresolved issues, and support quote-to-order process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 3–6 years of experience in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food and beverage product development, or technical sales support.
• Strong knowledge of supplement ingredient science, including potency and activity declarations, overage calculations, extract standardization, and bioavailability considerations.
• Hands-on experience preparing detailed Bills of Materials, including raw material specifications, quantities, yields, and cost calculations.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management tools.
• Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to identify inconsistencies in formulas, ingredient declarations, and product specifications.
• Good understanding of supplement labeling requirements and Supplement/Nutrition Facts panel preparation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects, proactive problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written English communication skills and ability to explain technical information clearly; effective collaboration with cross-functional teams in a remote, international environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Deacom and Odoo.
• Experience working with or alongside a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work format in an international environment.
• Close collaboration with Product Development, Sales, Sourcing, and Procurement teams.
• 10+ business days of paid time off.
• Company-provided equipment.