Product Development Associate

Product Development Associate

Calyx Containers is looking for a motivated and talented Product Development Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll support the development, testing, and validation of packaging solutions across rigid containers (glass and plastic), flexible packaging, and labeling/print applications. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, working closely with internal teams and external partners to evaluate new materials, run test plans, and document product performance.

The position is ideal for someone early in their career who is technically curious, detail‑oriented, and interested in learning how packaging materials perform across real‑world use cases, regulatory requirements, and customer applications. We are looking for someone who is passionate about positioning Calyx as the performance standard in cannabis packaging.

Our co‑founders first started this as a packaging design company and later moved to Utah to build one of the most advanced digital printing innovation centers in the country. Our IP portfolio now includes 15+ patents. We recently launched Calyx Cure, a new cultivation technology that is already taking the industry by storm, and we need help progressing our product roadmap from here.

This position requires in‑person work at the Calyx Spaceship (our manufacturing facility & HQ) in Salt Lake City, UT.

• Support the development and execution of new product development, verification, and qualification plans for packaging products.
• Assist in pilot testing and validation of rigid containers (glass and plastic), flexible packaging, and labeling solutions.
• Coordinate and execute product performance and compliance testing in alignment with applicable ASTM and ISO standards.
• Prepare samples, manage testing with internal resources and external laboratories, and track results.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, and support recommendations for product improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support packaging innovation and customer requirements.
• Support supplier and contract partner coordination for product development and sourcing activities.
• Maintain accurate testing documentation and validation records.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, packaging, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in product development, R&D support, quality, or technical project coordination (packaging, materials, print, or manufacturing preferred).
• Familiarity with ASTM and ISO testing standards (hands‑on experience is a plus, but not required).
• Strong organizational skills to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and testing timelines.
• Comfortable working with technical data, test results, and documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and with external vendors.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about packaging materials, testing, and performance tradeoffs.

Have some of the above skills or qualifications but not others? Tell us where you’re lacking and why you think you’d still be a great fit.

Calyx Containers, a U.S.

-based manufacturer, specializes in child‑resistant cannabis packaging and labeling solutions across both rigid and flexible formats. With a focus on product preservation, compliance, and brand aesthetics, Calyx delivers high‑quality, customizable packaging solutions made to enhance freshness and safety. Designed and produced in‑house, our innovation empowers brands to maintain product integrity while ensuring secure, compliant, and sustainable solutions for the cannabis industry.

Calyx Containers is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Our team is composed of bright, hardworking, creative, and highly motivated individuals looking to make an impact on the world. We seek like‑minded colleagues who…