Product Development Specialist

Job overview

Product Development Specialist is an onsite, full-time role in Sardis, MS, paying $60,000–$80,000 per year. The position reports to the Quality Control Manager and supports laboratory, manufacturing, and product development operations. The specialist supports product innovation and validation through laboratory testing, pilot plant activities, sample fulfillment, inventory control, and technical documentation. The role connects Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to support product launches and customer evaluations.

What you'll do

• Support laboratory and pilot plant work, product formulation validation, and manufacturing scale-up
• perform analytical testing
• maintain laboratory notebooks and technical records
• prepare, package, ship, and track customer samples
• manage sample inventory and materials
• maintain ERP and document records
• prepare reports and presentations
• support ISO documentation and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

product development specialist

full-time

sardis ms

addison group

laboratory testing

product validation

pilot plant

quality control

sample fulfillment

manufacturing scale-up

$60k–$80k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 10–15 days of paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

The role combines laboratory work with operational coordination and customer sample fulfillment.

About the employer

Addison Group is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.