R&D Flavorist
4 months ago
Trove Nutrition is a subsidiary of Trove Brands—parent company of global brands including Owala, BlenderBottle, Whiskware, and more. Trove Nutrition’s two brands: Oath Nutrition (a sports performance brand) and Canoo Kids (a pediatric nutrition brand). Both brands launched in 2024, already have retail distribution, and are poised for rapid growth.
A career at Trove is not about punching the clock. It’s about embracing exciting and fast-paced opportunities that sharpen your skills, drive innovation, and play an integral role in growing our global reach. Your work will not only impact the company, it will impact the lives of millions of people around the world. When you step up to a career at Trove, you step up to cutting-edge excellence. You sign up for bold action and invigorating synergy. You agree to face—and break through—new challenges every single day.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a R&D Flavorist with a background in developing and formulating innovative flavor profiles for a range of supplement products. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, and production, to align flavor development with brand goals. While also conducting taste testing and sensory evaluations to ensure product quality and consumer satisfaction.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Creating and optimizing flavor formulations that meet product specifications and consumer preferences.
- Performing quality control assessments and maintaining documentation for flavor development processes.
- Collaborating with marketing to develop flavor messaging and promotional strategies.
- Conducting research on emerging flavor trends and competitive analysis to inform product innovation.
- Staying current with flavor trends and consumer preferences to enhance product offerings.
- Optimizing and maintaining organization, inventory, and cleanliness of R&D Lab.
What You'll Bring to the Team
We seek team members who are adept at contributing their personal expertise to a collaborative work environment. For this role, we’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field, with a focus on flavor chemistry preferred.
- Preferred 1-3 years of experience in flavor formulation or development, preferably in the supplements or food industry.
- Strong understanding of flavor interaction, sensory science, and ingredient functionality.
- Good knowledge of raw materials and flavor ingredients, flavor formulations, solvent and carrier systems, delivery systems, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity to develop unique flavor solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication, computer, and basic math skills.
- Accuracy and attention to details with agility to adapt in changing environment.
- Good prioritization, planning, time management and organizing skills.
Additional Information
Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments. Bottom line? You’ll love it here.
Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
- 401k package with employer matching
- Paid Time Off
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Full indoor basketball/volleyball court
- Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)
- Yoga studio
- Meditation/Nap room
- And much more
Trove Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.