Product Development Scientist

• 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