R&D Gummy Lab Technician (Confectionery)

TL;DR

R&D Gummy Lab Technician (Confectionery): Assisting the R&D manager in product development to bring new gummy formulations to life with an accent on material preparation, batching, and laboratory maintenance. Focus on rapid experimentation, sample tracking, and maintaining a sterile, organized innovation lab environment.

Location: Onsite in Tampa, Florida

Salary: $25/hr

Company

hirify.global is a nutrition company dedicated to providing comprehensive and convenient nutrition through nutrient-dense gummies formulated from whole-food ingredients.

What you will do

• Prepare and stage materials, including pulling ingredients and prepping solutions and syrups.
• Support weighing and batching experiments under the direction of the R&D manager.
• Manage sample labeling, storage conditions, and handoff tracking.
• Oversee inventory management, including receiving shipments and maintaining FIFO/FEFO rotation.
• Perform equipment upkeep and basic calibration checks for balances and pH meters.
• Maintain facility readiness, including sanitization and waste handling compliance.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in confectionery product development (gummy experience strongly preferred).
• 1+ years of experience working in a kitchen or lab environment.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Tampa, Florida.
• Strong organizational abilities and collaborative communication skills.
• A passion for science and gummies.

Nice to have

• ServSafe certificate.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong health benefits coverage for employees and families (company pays 75%).
• Generous PTO, including paid vacation and sick days.
• Free hirify.global subscriptions.
• High-standard environment emphasizing ownership, urgency, and the use of AI to drive impact.