Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field
5+ years of hands-on product development experience in food, beverage, nutrition, supplement, or nutraceutical environments
Proven bench-level formulation, testing, and troubleshooting experience
Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, processing impact, and nutrient stability
Experience executing shelf-life and stability studies
Familiarity with GMPs and FDA regulations
Responsibilities
Develop and execute medical nutrition formulas aligned with R&D roadmap and quality standards
Optimize nutritional beverage and powder formulations to meet nutritional, sensory, and stability goals
Collaborate with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, and Sales to align product design with business and patient needs
Research and evaluate new ingredients and medical nutrition opportunities
Provide scientific support to leadership across product development and clinical initiatives
Support development of clinical evidence for existing and new products and ingredients
Manage vendor relationships to source compliant ingredients
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with company match
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Employee discount programs
Full Job Description
Position Title: Product Development Scientist (Confidential Client) Location: Ayer, MA | On-site Employment Type: Permanent Compensation
Salary: $111,000-$130,000
Bonus: Performance-based bonus (12.5%) program
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401(k) with company match; opportunities for professional growth and advancement; employee discount programs. Position Summary
Our Client is seeking a Product Development Scientist. You will develop and optimize medical nutrition beverage and powder formulations using food science expertise while supporting clinical evidence, ingredient initiatives, IP protection, and GMP and food safety compliance. Primary Functions
Apply food science and ingredient expertise to develop and execute medical nutrition formulas aligned with the company's R&D roadmap and quality standards.
Develop and optimize nutritional beverage and powder formulations to meet nutritional, sensory, and stability goals.
Collaborate with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, and Sales to align product design with business and patient needs.
Research and evaluate new ingredients and medical nutrition opportunities.
Provide scientific support to leadership across product development, clinical development, manufacturing, and new ingredient initiatives.
Support development of clinical evidence for existing and new products and ingredients.
Participate in conferences and clinician meetings to present clinical evidence.
Manage vendor relationships to source compliant ingredients.
Support intellectual property protection for products, processes, and ingredients.
Follow GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must-Haves
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on product development experience in food, beverage, nutrition, supplement, or nutraceutical environments.
Proven bench-level formulation, testing, and troubleshooting experience.
Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, processing impact, and nutrient stability.
Experience executing shelf-life and stability studies.
