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Product Development Scientist

head-huntress.com • Devens, Massachusetts, United States • 4d ago

Job Information

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Opening Status: Inactive

Industry: Food Production / Medical Nutrition

Work Experience: 5+ years (Mid-Level, 5–8 yrs)

Required Skills: bench testing, beverage and powder formulation

Education: Bachelor's degree required (Food Science, Nutrition, or related). Master's preferred; PhD/PharmD a plus

Date Opened: 05/09/2026

Relocation Assistance: Limited

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

City: Ayer

State/Province: Massachusetts

Country: United States

Zip/Postal Code: 01432

Job Description

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