Product Development Scientist
MetaOption LLC · Ayer, MA · 3 mo ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
Responsibilities
- Apply food science and ingredient expertise to develop and execute medical nutrition formulas aligned with the company’s R&D roadmap and quality standards
- Develop and optimize nutritional beverage and powder formulations to meet nutritional, sensory, and stability goals
- Collaborate with Medical Nutrition, Marketing, and Sales to align product design with business and patient needs
- Research and evaluate new ingredients and medical nutrition opportunities
- Provide scientific support to leadership across product development, clinical development, manufacturing, and new ingredient initiatives
- Support development of clinical evidence for existing and new products and ingredients
- Participate in conferences and clinician meetings to present clinical evidence
- Manage vendor relationships to source compliant ingredients
- Support intellectual property protection for products, processes, and ingredients
- Follow GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in the nutrition, food, beverage, supplement, nutraceutical, or biotech industries
- Experience in developing and optimizing medical nutrition beverage and powder formulations
- Strong understanding of food science principles and techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of clinical evidence development and regulatory requirements
- Experience with GMP and food safety compliance
Skills
- Scientist
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Product development experience from concept to commercialization
- Experience in the nutrition, food, beverage, supplement, nutraceutical, or biotech industries
Pay
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (12.5%) program
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Employee discount programs