Sales & Innovation Intern & Product Development and Design Intern
About Vitaquest International
Vitaquest International is an industry-leading development and commercialization partner for consumer products in the nutraceutical and functional food space. Based in West Caldwell, NJ, we bring over 40 years of experience helping brands grow — from concept to finished product — with flawless execution at every stage.
With the market insight, global reach, and operational scale to support both emerging and established brands, we currently create and produce more than 4,000 custom formulas for 500+ brands across 40+ countries.
At Vitaquest, we foster a culture of engagement and collaboration through our internal communications plan known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe every employee contributes directly to our success, and we’re looking for individuals who share our innovative spirit and take pride in being part of a company that's shaping the future of health and wellness.
We are seeking motivated Interns for Multiple departments for example:
- (PD&D) Product Dev and Design
- Sales & Innovation
Project Details: Sales & Innovation
Internship Opportunity – Sales & Innovation Intern (Formulation Support)
Are you interested in how innovative supplements are created and marketed? Join our Sales & Innovation team and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of product development and technical marketing.
In this role, you’ll support our Innovation team with formulation work, helping bring powdered supplement concepts to life. From sourcing ingredients to testing how products perform and taste, you’ll contribute to the development of products designed to lead in their category.
What You’ll Do:
Assist in the acquisition, investigation, and blending of ingredients for powdered supplement formats
Evaluate product performance — including flow properties and organoleptic (taste/sensory) characteristics
Work under the guidance of the Innovation team while gaining exposure to both formulation processes and sales-driven product strategy
Support product representation across different market categories
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings clearly
Who You Are:
Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
Detail-oriented with a basic analytical mindset
Curious about product development, formulation, and technical marketing
Strong in communication and documentation
Excited to work on real products with real impact
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Project Details: PD&D
Internship Opportunity – Product Development & Design (PD&D) Intern
Are you detail-driven, curious about how products evolve from concept to shelf, and ready to dive into the behind-the-scenes work that powers innovation? Our PD&D team is looking for a sharp, organized intern to help us manage our sample systems and support ongoing product development efforts.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Maintain and organize our PD&D sample closet — ensuring all items are properly stored and current by requesting updated bottles, jars, and technical drawings from our vendors and warehouse
Add new IFCs to product samples and keep the “IFC Sizing List” accurate and updated
Label and organize key components like desiccants and scoops — small parts that play a big role in the product experience
Help keep the Innovation Conference Room a functional and inspiring space by updating and organizing product samples
Assist with logging sample weights from internal documentation to support formulation accuracy
Support scheduling tasks and help keep the team’s workflow on track
Who You Are:
Organized with a strong attention to detail
Interested in how products are designed, developed, and refined
Proactive and reliable — you see what needs doing and jump in
Excited to gain hands-on experience in product development within a fast-paced, creative team