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Senior Food Scientist - On siteTogether We Talent • Ayer, MA, us
Senior Food Scientist - On site

Senior Food Scientist - On site

Together We Talent • Ayer, MA, us
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Job Description

Senior Food Scientist

Ayer, MA (Onsite) | Full-Time | $111,000 – $130,000 / year

Lead the innovation and development of nutritional beverages and powders from concept to commercialization, shaping products that enhance health and clinical outcomes.

A growing nutrition and food science organization is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to drive product innovation and formulation within the nutritional beverage and powder category. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, creativity, and leadership in developing science-backed nutrition products from concept through commercialization.

Position Overview

The Senior Food Scientist will oversee the formulation, optimization, and scale-up of nutritional products, ensuring the highest levels of quality, stability, and regulatory compliance. This role partners closely with R&D, Medical Nutrition, Marketing, and Operations to bring new products to market that meet business goals and patient or consumer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and optimization of nutritional beverages and powders from concept through commercialization.

Partner cross-functionally with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to align product design with clinical and business objectives.

Research, evaluate, and apply new ingredients and technologies to advance product innovation.

Support leadership with technical and scientific expertise during product and clinical development phases.

Manage vendor relationships to identify and source ingredients that meet performance, nutritional, and regulatory requirements.

Present scientific findings and company research at industry conferences and meetings.

Ensure intellectual property protection for new formulations and processes.

Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field (Master’s preferred; PhD or PharmD a plus).

5+ years of experience in product development from concept to commercialization within nutrition, food, beverage, supplement, nutraceutical, or biotech industries.

Proven background in formulating and optimizing nutritional beverages or powders .

Strong understanding of ingredient interactions , processing impacts on nutrient stability, and sensory optimization.

Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, aseptic processing, and food safety standards.

Demonstrated success in applied research and development, preferably in a small to mid-sized company environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or nutritional formulation software.

Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and pilot plant operations.

Project management and team leadership experience in R&D or product innovation.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across scientific and business teams.

Attributes & Mindset

Creative thinker passionate about nutrition science and product innovation.

Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.

Strategic problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Eager to contribute to improving lives through science-driven food solutions.

Benefits

Additional Details

Location : Ayer, MA (Onsite)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Mid-Level (5–8 years)

Education : Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Compensation : $111,000 – $130,000 / year

Relocation Assistance : Limited

Requirements

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in product development from concept to commercialization within nutrition, food, beverage, supplement, nutraceutical, or biotech industries. Proven background in formulating and optimizing nutritional beverages or powders. Strong understanding of ingredient interactions, processing impacts on nutrient stability, and sensory optimization. Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, aseptic processing, and food safety standards. Demonstrated success in applied research and development, preferably in a small to mid-sized company environment. Preferred Experience & Skills Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or nutritional formulation software. Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and pilot plant operations. Project management and team leadership experience in R&D or product innovation. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across scientific and business teams. Attributes & Mindset Creative thinker passionate about nutrition science and product innovation. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and compliance. Strategic problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments. Eager to contribute to improving lives through science-driven food solutions.

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