Senior Food Scientist - On site

Senior Food Scientist

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