Job Description
Job DescriptionProduct Development Scientist – Medical Nutrition
- Location: Ayer, MA (On-site)
- Industry: Food Production / Medical Nutrition
- Experience: Mid-Level (5+ years)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required
- Positions: 1
- Relocation: Limited assistance available
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Overview - Seeking a Product Development Scientist to develop and optimize medical nutrition beverage and powder formulations in a manufacturing environment. This role supports product innovation, ingredient initiatives, clinical evidence development, and compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
- Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize nutritional beverage and powder formulations
- Conduct bench-level formulation, testing, and troubleshooting
- Execute shelf-life and stability studies
- Research and evaluate new ingredients
- Support scale-up, manufacturing, and commercialization activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Commercial)
- Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety requirements
- Support documentation and IP protection efforts
Additional Info - On-site role in Ayer, MA
- Limited relocation assistance available
- No visa sponsorship available
- JD Summary:Develop and optimize medical nutrition beverage and powder formulations; apply food science and ingredient expertise; collaborate with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing; research new ingredients; support clinical evidence development; manage ingredient vendors; support IP protection; ensure GMP, food safety, and workplace safety compliance; participate in conferences and clinician meetings; support manufacturing and new product initiatives.
RequirementsRequirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of product development experience in food, beverage, medical nutrition, supplement, or nutraceuticals
- Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality and nutrient stability
- Experience with GMPs and FDA food regulations
- Hands-on lab and pilot-scale experience required
- PLM or formulation software experience preferred