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At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Job Title: Confections Formulation Scientist Location:  Lexington, KY or Webster, MA (Relocation may be provided for the right candidate) Job Type:  Full Time | Exempt Travel: Up to 50–75% to support our confection production facilities across the country Who You Are: You’re a product development scientist with experience in confections, gummies, or candy formulation. You understand how hydrocolloids, pectin/gelatin systems, sugars, and emulsions work together to create consistent flavor, texture, and stability — and you know how to translate bench-top trials into scalable production. You bring deep knowledge of ingredient functionality, emulsions, and hydrocolloids, paired with the technical skill to scale formulations from the lab bench to full production. Whether running shelf-life studies, managing formulation data, or collaborating with cross-functional partners, you approach each challenge with precision, organization, and a problem-solving mindset. Above all, you’re excited to push boundaries in the growing cannabis edibles space while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. What You’ll Do: As a Confections Formulation Scientist, you’ll play a central role in developing and scaling innovative cannabis-infused products. You’ll conduct formulation trials, lead product testing, and support commercialization to bring new concepts to market. Your work will span from sensory evaluations to regulatory compliance, ensuring each product is safe, consistent, and high-quality. On any given day, you might be: Supporting the development, optimization, and scaling of cannabis-infused edibles through bench trials, pilot runs, and full-scale production Conducting sensory testing, shelf-life studies, and technical evaluations of texture, flavor, and stability using industry tools like viscometers and texture analyzers Maintaining SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation to streamline operations and support audits Ensuring compliance with GMP, food safety, labeling, and cannabis regulations, including coordinating third-party lab testing and interpreting results Managing formulation and ingredient data using MRP systems and formulation software for efficiency and accuracy Sharing data-driven insights that influence innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across the team What You’ll Bring: 5–8 years of experience in confectionery formulation and/or food manufacturing A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or a related field Hands-on experience in confection formulation and scale-up, with knowledge of production equipment Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, food chemistry, emulsions, and hydrocolloids to design stable formulations Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, and regulatory requirements, with direct experience in sensory testing and shelf-life evaluations Excellent communication and documentation skills, paired with attention to detail and strong organizational abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office and formulation software Willingness to travel for trials, production support, and industry events Even Better If: You have experience in the cannabis or hemp industry You’re familiar with ERP/MRP systems for managing formul