Product Development Scientist - Medical Nutrition | Ayer, MA | Onsite

Our client is seeking a Product Development Scientist to develop and optimize medical nutrition beverages and powder formulations that support patient outcomes and clinical evidence. This role combines hands‑on bench formulation, ingredient research, stability testing, and cross‑functional collaboration across R&D, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Marketing.

You will play a key role in advancing the company's medical nutrition portfolio, supporting new product innovation, ingredient initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited

Responsibilities:

Formulation & Product Development

• Execute sensory, stability, and shelf‑life studies.
• Develop and optimize medical nutrition beverages and powders.
• Conduct bench‑level formulation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate ingredient functionality, nutrient stability, and processing impact.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, Sales, and Clinical teams.
• Support clinical evidence development for new and existing products.
• Present scientific findings at conferences and clinician meetings.

Ingredient & Vendor Management

• Research new ingredients and medical nutrition opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships and source compliant ingredients.

Regulatory, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to GMP, food safety, and FDA regulations.
• Support IP protection for formulations, processes, and ingredients.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide scientific support across R&D and manufacturing.
• Participate in pilot plant trials and scale‑up activities.

Qualifications/Must Haves:

• Familiarity with GMPs and FDA regulations.
• Experience conducting shelf‑life and stability studies.
• Proven bench‑level formulation and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and nutrient stability.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field (Masters preferred; PhD/PharmD a plus)
• 5+ years of hands‑on product development experience in food, beverage, nutrition, supplement, or nutraceutical industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to EU regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with PLM systems and nutritional formulation tools.
• Experience with aseptic processing or medical nutrition products.
• Experience in small to mid‑sized food or medical nutrition companies.