New Product Development Technologist - Supplements

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting hands-on role, and you will help the team to deliver products that help our consumers live better lives. 

This opportunity is for a capable, commercially astute person to join us in the Product Development Technologist role. Working within the NPD Supplements team, you will have a key role in shaping our new innovative products. You must be able to multi-task as you will be covering different aspects of New Product Development and formats of health supplements.

What you own and deliver:

• Contributing to the innovative ideation for new products
• Industrializing innovation and renovation projects from pilot trial through to scale-up
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies from a formulation and process standpoint
• Contributing to and supporting the long-term strategies for formulation and process initiatives. 

About you:

• Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in product development in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the formulation of supplements or pharmaceutical-type products.
• A tertiary qualification in science is essential with preference given for a chemistry major.
• You will be an experienced professional looking for the next challenge.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline and results focused 
• Team player who works at pace
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Why is this the next great opportunity for you?

Working for a market leader in health and wellbeing products is an opportunity you just can’t miss! We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual salary reviews
• Great discounts on our products
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Subsidised on-site café
• A day off on your birthday
• Wellness initiatives
• Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts
• A fun and supportive work environment

Our Story

Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food and sports nutrition brands. Our four power brands, Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Aussie Bodies and Musashi have been empowering healthier lives in Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 countries world-wide for over 100 years.

Health and wellness is our passion. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 500 team members in New Zealand and Australia dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers all over the world. 

Please note, applications will be considered before the closing date.

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