Product Development Specialist – Medical Nutrition

Product Development Specialist – Medical Nutrition Location: Ayer, Massachusetts Industry: Food Production / Medical Nutrition Experience: 5+ years Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred Employment: Full-time Relocation: Limited assistance Visa Sponsorship: Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Product Development Specialist – Medical Nutrition to join a manufacturing organization in Ayer, Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, or Product Development professional with experience developing and optimizing nutritional products.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of medical nutrition beverages and powder formulations , from formulation and testing through stability, scale-up, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize medical nutrition beverage and powder formulations . Conduct hands-on formulation, testing, troubleshooting, and sensory evaluation. Evaluate ingredients for functionality, nutritional performance, stability, and regulatory compliance. Conduct and support shelf-life and stability studies . Collaborate with Medical Nutrition, R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams.

Support the development of clinical evidence for new and existing products. Research and evaluate new ingredients and opportunities in medical nutrition. Provide technical support throughout product development, scale-up, and commercialization. Manage relationships with ingredient and raw material suppliers. Support intellectual property initiatives related to products, processes, and ingredients.

Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and FDA requirements . Contribute to continuous improvement and new product development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related field . Master’s degree preferred; PhD or PharmD is a plus. 5+ years of hands-on product development experience in food, beverage, nutrition, supplements, nutraceuticals, or a related industry. Proven experience with bench-level formulation, testing, and troubleshooting .

Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, processing impacts, and nutrient stability. Experience conducting or supporting shelf-life and stability studies . Knowledge of GMPs and FDA regulations . Experience developing beverage and/or powder formulations is strongly preferred. Understanding of sensory evaluation, scale-up, and commercialization processes.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills. Experience working collaboratively across R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams. Familiarity with PLM and nutritional formulation/analysis software is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package 12.5% performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays 401(k) with company match Professional growth and career development opportunities Employee discount programs Limited relocation assistance Apply Today If you have a strong background in food product development, nutrition, food technology, nutraceuticals, or medical nutrition and enjoy turning formulations into commercially successful products, we would like to hear from you.