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Location:
Vista, CA Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of functional wellness through science. As the R&D Principal Scientist with my client, you’ll lead innovation that enhances ingredient potency, bioavailability, and analytical rigor—directly influencing how cutting-edge mushroom solutions reach global brands. This is a high-impact role where your technical vision will shape tomorrow’s products.
Why You Should Apply
Lead advanced analytical method development and ingredient optimization
Drive innovation from early discovery through full commercialization
Collaborate with visionary scientific, mycology, and cross-functional teams
Competitive salary range: $120,000–$140,000 + annual bonus
Robust medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) match & more
What You’ll Be Doing
Partner with external labs to refine analytical methods and strengthen specifications
Validate functional and nutritional product attributes for new ingredients
Support FSQA investigations through method testing and viability assessments
Contribute to innovation pipeline via scientific insights and feasibility evaluations
Manage project timelines from R&D ideation to full-scale production
Collaborate on patent dossier creation and intellectual property strategy
About You
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
Strong background in functional ingredients, supplements, or functional foods
Familiarity with analytical platforms such as mass spectrometry, DNA sequencing, or chromatography
Skilled at managing external labs and CRO relationships
Organized, solutions-focused, and effective in cross-functional environments
How To Apply We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to
emily@scientificsearch.com
and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include
Job#19648 .
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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Location:
Vista, CA Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of functional wellness through science. As the R&D Principal Scientist with my client, you’ll lead innovation that enhances ingredient potency, bioavailability, and analytical rigor—directly influencing how cutting-edge mushroom solutions reach global brands. This is a high-impact role where your technical vision will shape tomorrow’s products.
Why You Should Apply
Lead advanced analytical method development and ingredient optimization
Drive innovation from early discovery through full commercialization
Collaborate with visionary scientific, mycology, and cross-functional teams
Competitive salary range: $120,000–$140,000 + annual bonus
Robust medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) match & more
What You’ll Be Doing
Partner with external labs to refine analytical methods and strengthen specifications
Validate functional and nutritional product attributes for new ingredients
Support FSQA investigations through method testing and viability assessments
Contribute to innovation pipeline via scientific insights and feasibility evaluations
Manage project timelines from R&D ideation to full-scale production
Collaborate on patent dossier creation and intellectual property strategy
About You
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
Strong background in functional ingredients, supplements, or functional foods
Familiarity with analytical platforms such as mass spectrometry, DNA sequencing, or chromatography
Skilled at managing external labs and CRO relationships
Organized, solutions-focused, and effective in cross-functional environments
How To Apply We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to
emily@scientificsearch.com
and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include
Job#19648 .
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scientific Search by 2x
Get notified about new Research And Development Scientist jobs in
Vista, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr