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Product Development Scientist

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Product 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.

Requirements:

  • 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
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