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R&D / Liquid Product Development Specialist
Are you ready to take your expertise in product development to the next level? Greek Boys Choice, Inc., located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, FL, is seeking a passionate and skilled R&D / Liquid Product Development Specialist to join our team. With over a decade of dedication to quality and innovation, we pride ourselves on crafting products that stand out in the market. If you thrive in a hands-on, creative environment and have a knack for turning ideas into reality, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
As our R&D / Liquid Product Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating and refining liquid-based products. From concept to completion, you’ll oversee the development process, ensuring each product meets our high standards of quality and innovation. Your day-to-day will include experimenting with formulations, testing product stability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on our product line and contribute to the growth of our company.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a candidate with:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in product development, specifically in liquid-based formulations.
- A strong understanding of R&D processes, including testing and quality assurance.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Salary
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Why Join Us?
At Greek Boys Choice, Inc., we’re a small but mighty team that values creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment where your ideas and expertise are celebrated. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a passionate team, this is the place for you.
Ready to bring your skills and creativity to Greek Boys Choice, Inc.? Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary together!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related technical field
- Experience managing product development projects from concept through commercial launch
- Proficiency with product lifecycle management software such as SAP PLM or Arena
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including FDA, ISO 9001, or GMP guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, marketing, and supply chain
- Experience writing or reviewing technical documentation including specifications and test protocols
Tips for Your Product Development Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to stage gates
Product development specialists are evaluated on how they move products through structured phase gates. Call out the specific gates you owned, such as concept approval or design freeze, and name the methodologies you used, like Stage-Gate or Agile product development.
Show your cross-functional coordination work
Hiring managers need to see that you can align R&D, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain teams simultaneously. Describe a launch where you owned the project plan and name the departments you kept in sync, not just the outcome.
Highlight compliance and regulatory touchpoints
Many product development specialist roles involve FDA submissions, ISO documentation, or REACH compliance. If you've drafted technical files, design history files, or supported a 510k submission, name those artifacts explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of product artifacts
Bring redacted samples to interviews: a project timeline, a risk register, a voice-of-customer summary, or a bill of materials you built. Tangible artifacts let interviewers verify your process fluency faster than verbal descriptions alone.
Negotiate around project ownership scope
When evaluating an offer, ask how many products you'd carry simultaneously and how much autonomy you'd have over vendor selection and scope changes. These details determine whether the role is a true specialist position or a project coordinator role with a different title.
Product Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development specialists?
3M, Refresco, and Stellantis are hiring the most product development specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in industries with continuous product refresh cycles, such as consumer packaged goods, medical devices, and specialty chemicals.
How many product development specialist jobs are remote?
About 36% of product development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on digital products, software feature development, or market research coordination are most likely to be remote, while positions requiring lab access, physical prototyping, or manufacturing floor involvement are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a product development specialist?
Start with a technical bachelor's degree in a field relevant to your target industry, such as engineering, food science, chemistry, or industrial design. Build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles in R&D, quality, or project coordination. Learn a product lifecycle management tool and familiarize yourself with the stage-gate process used in your industry. Earning a project management credential strengthens your candidacy for specialist-level roles.
Can you get a product development specialist job with little or no experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate process awareness and technical curiosity even without a full launch cycle on your resume. Emphasize coursework projects, lab work, or internships where you contributed to a product or process improvement. Entry-level roles often carry titles like product development associate or junior product specialist and expect training on the job for industry-specific tools and regulatory requirements.
What does the product development specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on your knowledge of product development methodology and relevant tools, and a behavioral round assessing cross-functional collaboration and project ownership. Some employers add a case study or take-home exercise where you outline how you'd approach a development challenge. Final rounds typically involve meeting stakeholders from R&D, marketing, or regulatory affairs.
Where can I find and apply to product development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to product development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry focus, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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