Research and Development Junior Specialist

Pronto Fulfillment LLC • Manassas, VA

3d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re a fast-growing food supplement manufacturer building high-quality, science-driven products — and we’re looking for an R&D Specialist who thrives when diving into real hands-on work. This role sits right where formulation meets manufacturing. You’ll be working with powders, testing encapsulation, finalizing formulas, and jumping in to solve real production challenges as they happen. Previous experience is a plus, not a requirement. What matters most is curiosity, ownership, and the ability to communicate and document clearly.

Requirements

• Background in food science, chemistry, nutrition, pharma, or a related field
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting
• Strong communication skills — you can explain problems and solutions clearly
• Solid documentation habits and attention to detail
• Proactive, hands-on, and not afraid to take ownership
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-moving start-up environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with powder blending or encapsulation
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment
• Interest in formulation optimization and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with powder blends and encapsulated formulas
• Run and support encapsulation trials (flow, fill weight, capsule performance)
• Help finalize formulations so they work in production — not just on paper
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues alongside production and quality teams
• Support scale-up from lab to manufacturing and assist during production runs
• Create and maintain clear documentation (formulas, batch records, SOPs)
• Spot problems early, suggest improvements, and help build better processes

Benefits

• 2 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• 7 annual paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance provided (eligibility after 3 months of employment).
• 401(k) plan (eligibility after 1 year of employment).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed