Senior Food Scientist - On site

Senior Food Scientist<\/b>
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Ayer, MA (Onsite) | Full -Time | $111,000 – $130,000/year
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Lead the innovation and development of nutritional beverages and powders from concept to commercialization, shaping products that enhance health and clinical outcomes.
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A growing nutrition and food science organization is seeking a Senior Food Scientist<\/b> 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.
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Position Overview<\/b>
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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.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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• Lead the development and optimization of nutritional beverages and powders<\/b> from concept through commercialization.
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• Partner cross -functionally with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, Sales, and Operations<\/b> to align product design with clinical and business objectives.
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• Research, evaluate, and apply new ingredients and technologies to advance product innovation.
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• Support leadership with technical and scientific expertise<\/b> during product and clinical development phases.
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• Manage vendor relationships to identify and source ingredients that meet performance, nutritional, and regulatory requirements.
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• Present scientific findings and company research at industry conferences and meetings.
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• Ensure intellectual property protection<\/b> for new formulations and processes.
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• Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies.<\/b>
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  Requirements<\/h3>

  Required Qualifications<\/b>
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  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field<\/b> (Master’s preferred; PhD or PharmD a plus).
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  • 5+ years of experience<\/b> in product development from concept to commercialization within nutrition, food, beverage, supplement, nutraceutical, or biotech industries.
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  • Proven background in formulating and optimizing nutritional beverages or powders<\/b>.
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  • Strong understanding of ingredient interactions<\/b>, processing impacts on nutrient stability, and sensory optimization.
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  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, aseptic processing, and food safety standards.<\/b>
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  • Demonstrated success in applied research and development, preferably in a small to mid -sized company environment.
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    Preferred Experience & Skills<\/b>
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    • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)<\/b> or nutritional formulation software.
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    • Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and pilot plant operations.
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    • Project management and team leadership experience in R&D or product innovation.
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    • Excellent communication, problem -solving, and collaboration skills across scientific and business teams.
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      Attributes & Mindset<\/b>
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      • Creative thinker passionate about nutrition science and product innovation.
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      • Detail -oriented with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.
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      • Strategic problem -solver who thrives in collaborative, cross -functional environments.
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      • Eager to contribute to improving lives through science -driven food solutions.
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        Benefits<\/h3>

        Additional Details<\/b>
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        • Location:<\/b> Ayer, MA (Onsite)
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        • Employment Type:<\/b> Full -Time
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        • Experience Level:<\/b> Mid -Level (5–8 years)
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        • Education:<\/b> Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
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        • Compensation:<\/b> $111,000 – $130,000/year
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        • Relocation Assistance:<\/b> Limited
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