Product Developer Protein Bars USA - Barebells
Vitamin Well Group, Nashville, TN, United States
At Vitamin Well Group, we provide great-tasting drinks, snacks, and protein products. Our brands Vitamin Well, NOCCO, and Barebells are available across most of Europe, North America, the MENA region, and parts of Asia Pacific. With a revenue of 650 million euros, we operate in over 40 markets, with headquarters in Stockholm and offices in fourteen countries around the world.
Vitamin Well entered the US market in 2019 and launched
Barebells
in 2020. Since then, we have grown rapidly and are now the no1 protein bar in the US.
Global product development is based at our headquarters in Stockholm, and to support continued growth in the US, we are now looking for a Product Developer to join us locally.
About The Role As a Product Developer for Barebells in the US, you will work hands‑on with the development of our protein bars for the US market.
This is a product development role centred on formulation and product performance. You will support projects across the development cycle – from early prototypes to products running in production – learning how to deliver on taste, texture, and consistency at scale. You will work with products that need to hold up in manufacturing, where small changes in formulation or process have immediate impact.
This new role is expected to be based in the southeastern US to stay close to manufacturing and production partners.
What you will do:
Support the development and refinement of protein bar formulations
Contribute to projects from development through to commercial launch
Assist in ensuring products perform in manufacturing, including co‑man environments
Work with production partners during scale‑up and troubleshooting
Support optimisation of texture, taste, and nutritional targets
Assist with formulation updates and ingredient evaluations
Maintain structured documentation of development work
Support shelf‑life and stability work
Stay up to date on ingredients and trends within protein bars and functional nutrition
What you can expect
Work with the leading protein bar brand in the US
A hands‑on role, close to both product and production
High pace, short decision paths, and direct collaboration
Clear involvement in product launches and improvements
Opportunity to grow within product development and take on increasing responsibility
Exposure to cross‑functional teams and real business decisions
Who are you: You have a foundation in food science and at least 1 year of hands‑on experience in product development within the food industry (post‑graduation).
You have worked with formulation and have a basic understanding of how products behave in manufacturing environments. You are interested in developing your skills further within product performance, ingredients, and scaling.
You are structured, curious, and comfortable working both practically and analytically. You take ownership of your work and are motivated to learn and grow within product development.
You have a genuine interest in protein bars, functional nutrition, and products where taste and performance go hand in hand.
What you will need to succeed:
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or similar
1–3 years of experience in product development / R&D within the food industry
Experience within food product development; exposure to protein or functional products is a plus
Interest in formulation, ingredient functionality, and product performance
Exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus
Structured and proactive way of working
Strong willingness to learn and develop within product development
Please submit your application by April 20, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis and may fill the role before the deadline.
The expected salary range for this role is $60,000–$75,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and location.
Vitamin Well USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Life at Vitamin Well Group Our growing family is made up of over 600 employees, representing a variety of cultures, experiences and diverse backgrounds. This diversity is a great asset as we continue our expansion and evolve our portfolio. At the same time, Vitamin Well is still very much a Swedish company, promoting Swedish values when it comes to both business and people. We treat each other in a fair and equal way, and we respect one another based on our qualities. As we expand Vitamin Well Group’s business, we are also committed to minimizing our environmental impact and continuously strive to lower emissions from for example production, logistics, and packaging.
Working at Vitamin Well, we provide a dynamic environment defined by ambition, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In our action‑oriented culture, the ability to make swift decisions is paramount in bringing ideas to fruition. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere where every individual's unique strengths contribute to our collective success. As a health and exercise‑oriented company, we inspire an active lifestyle by partnering with top‑performing athletes, but we also promote and support exercise among our employees.
As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to conduct a personality test as well as a test that measures logical ability. The purpose of the tests is to evaluate candidates as objective as possible and identify the best possible match for the role. The tests are based on solid research and are taken through our partner Alva Labs.
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Vitamin Well entered the US market in 2019 and launched
Barebells
in 2020. Since then, we have grown rapidly and are now the no1 protein bar in the US.
Global product development is based at our headquarters in Stockholm, and to support continued growth in the US, we are now looking for a Product Developer to join us locally.
About The Role As a Product Developer for Barebells in the US, you will work hands‑on with the development of our protein bars for the US market.
This is a product development role centred on formulation and product performance. You will support projects across the development cycle – from early prototypes to products running in production – learning how to deliver on taste, texture, and consistency at scale. You will work with products that need to hold up in manufacturing, where small changes in formulation or process have immediate impact.
This new role is expected to be based in the southeastern US to stay close to manufacturing and production partners.
What you will do:
Support the development and refinement of protein bar formulations
Contribute to projects from development through to commercial launch
Assist in ensuring products perform in manufacturing, including co‑man environments
Work with production partners during scale‑up and troubleshooting
Support optimisation of texture, taste, and nutritional targets
Assist with formulation updates and ingredient evaluations
Maintain structured documentation of development work
Support shelf‑life and stability work
Stay up to date on ingredients and trends within protein bars and functional nutrition
What you can expect
Work with the leading protein bar brand in the US
A hands‑on role, close to both product and production
High pace, short decision paths, and direct collaboration
Clear involvement in product launches and improvements
Opportunity to grow within product development and take on increasing responsibility
Exposure to cross‑functional teams and real business decisions
Who are you: You have a foundation in food science and at least 1 year of hands‑on experience in product development within the food industry (post‑graduation).
You have worked with formulation and have a basic understanding of how products behave in manufacturing environments. You are interested in developing your skills further within product performance, ingredients, and scaling.
You are structured, curious, and comfortable working both practically and analytically. You take ownership of your work and are motivated to learn and grow within product development.
You have a genuine interest in protein bars, functional nutrition, and products where taste and performance go hand in hand.
What you will need to succeed:
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or similar
1–3 years of experience in product development / R&D within the food industry
Experience within food product development; exposure to protein or functional products is a plus
Interest in formulation, ingredient functionality, and product performance
Exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus
Structured and proactive way of working
Strong willingness to learn and develop within product development
Please submit your application by April 20, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis and may fill the role before the deadline.
The expected salary range for this role is $60,000–$75,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and location.
Vitamin Well USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Life at Vitamin Well Group Our growing family is made up of over 600 employees, representing a variety of cultures, experiences and diverse backgrounds. This diversity is a great asset as we continue our expansion and evolve our portfolio. At the same time, Vitamin Well is still very much a Swedish company, promoting Swedish values when it comes to both business and people. We treat each other in a fair and equal way, and we respect one another based on our qualities. As we expand Vitamin Well Group’s business, we are also committed to minimizing our environmental impact and continuously strive to lower emissions from for example production, logistics, and packaging.
Working at Vitamin Well, we provide a dynamic environment defined by ambition, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In our action‑oriented culture, the ability to make swift decisions is paramount in bringing ideas to fruition. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere where every individual's unique strengths contribute to our collective success. As a health and exercise‑oriented company, we inspire an active lifestyle by partnering with top‑performing athletes, but we also promote and support exercise among our employees.
As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to conduct a personality test as well as a test that measures logical ability. The purpose of the tests is to evaluate candidates as objective as possible and identify the best possible match for the role. The tests are based on solid research and are taken through our partner Alva Labs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr