Product Development Scientist

Posted On 03/04/2026

Industry: Food Production / Medical Nutrition

Experience:

5+ years (Mid-Level, 5–8 yrs)

Required Skills:

• bench testing
• beverage and powder formulation
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Education:

Bachelor’s degree required (Food Science, Nutrition, or related). Master’s preferred;
PhD/Pharm

D a plus.

Relocation Assistance:
Limited

Salary: $111,000 – $130,000 base + bonus (internal only; do not post)

Location:

Ayer, MA 01432, Massachusetts, USA

Product Development Scientist – Medical Nutrition

Location:

Ayer, MA (On-site)

Industry: Food Production / Medical Nutrition

Experience:

Mid-Level (5+ years)

Positions: 1

Relocation:
Limited assistance available

Visa Sponsorship:
Not available

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.

• 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

• On‑site role in Ayer, MA
• Limited relocation assistance available
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  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.

• 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