Job Description
Eybna is a biotech-driven company revolutionizing the way we harness the power of botanicals. Our scientific approach to functional aroma formulations merges deep synergy research, computational biology, and advanced analytics to unlock the health and wellness potential of natural compounds. Our Van Nuys facility is a key hub for our R&D, formulation production, and North American operations. We’re seeking a hands-on, experienced Product Manager to oversee the daily operations of this site, ensuring excellence from batch to batch.
The R&D Formulator will oversee lab and product development activities, from prototype creation to scaled production and quality assurance. This role requires a hybrid of scientific insight, operational execution, and people management to drive innovation and efficiency across formulation, compliance, and fulfillment processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day activities in the R&D lab, ensuring safety, accuracy, and compliance.
- Oversee raw material inventory, equipment calibration, and SOP adherence. Enforce rigorous lab protocols and data integrity standards. Product Development
- Collaborate with R&D and international product teams (Israel & EU) to execute formulation projects, including both functional & aroma lines.
- Translate product briefs into lab protocols, pilot batches, and production-ready SOPs. Troubleshoot formulation issues and contribute to continuous product improvement.
- Supervise small-scale blending, filling, and packaging operations.
- Coordinate with the US Ops Manager and global teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery.
- Implement scalable workflows for new and existing SKUs.
- Ensure products meet Eybna’s internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update MSDS, COAs, and batch documentation for traceability.
- Support certifications, audits, and third-party testing needs.
- Lead and develop lab technicians or junior staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and scientific rigor.
- Act as the site lead for all lab-related initiatives in the Van Nuys location.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in a lab or product management role, ideally in CPG, wellness, flavor/fragrance, or cannabis-adjacent industries.
- Experience with terpene-based formulations, essential oils, or vaporization technologies.
- Strong knowledge of lab safety, QC/QA practices, and formulation processes.
- Experience in managing production workflows and technical documentation.
- Hands-on, solutions-first mindset with high attention to detail.