Job description

Product Development Technologist
This is a unique opportunity to join a leading Australian contract manufacturer within the health and wellness industry, renowned for developing premium nutraceutical, complementary medicine and nutrition products for both domestic and international markets. If you're passionate about developing innovative health products and have the technical expertise to transform concepts into commercially successful products, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business at the forefront of nutraceutical manufacturing. The Opportunity
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will lead the end-to-end development of nutraceutical gummy and pastille products, from concept and formulation through to pilot trials, scale-up and commercial production. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory teams, you'll ensure products are technically robust, commercially viable and compliant with Australian and international standards. Key Responsibilities

Lead formulation and development of nutraceutical gummies and pastilles containing vitamins, minerals, botanicals, collagen, probiotics and specialty ingredients. Develop and optimise formulations for texture, flavour, stability, shelf life and active ingredient performance. Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale trials before transferring products into full commercial manufacturing. Optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, yield, quality and product consistency. Troubleshoot technical and production issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Work closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with TGA, FSANZ, cGMP and HACCP requirements. Prepare technical documentation to support product registration, stability studies and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products from concept through to launch.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. 5+ years' experience in nutraceutical, food or pharmaceutical product development. Proven experience developing gummy, pastille or other confectionery-based delivery systems. Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, gelling systems, encapsulation techniques and formulation science. Experience managing products through pilot trials, scale-up and commercial manufacturing. Solid understanding of Australian regulatory requirements including TGA and FSANZ, with exposure to international regulations highly regarded. Excellent problem-solving, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

Join a well-established Australian manufacturer experiencing significant growth. Work on innovative, science-backed health and wellness products. Be part of a collaborative, technically driven team where your expertise will directly influence new product innovation. Long-term career development within a business investing heavily in research, manufacturing and continuous improvement. Competitive salary package, supportive leadership and genuine opportunities to make an impact.

If you're an experienced Product Development Technologist looking to take ownership of innovative nutraceutical product development in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact at PERSOL for a confidential discussion.

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