Manager, Formula/Milk Technician

Nemours is seeking a Manager, Formula/Milk Technician (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Wilmington, DE.

This position is responsible for: Oversight of the preparation, distribution, inventory, record keeping and ordering of all patient formula, maternal human milk, and fortified and/or pasteurized donor milk in collaboration with the Clinical Nutrition team. This role ensures specialized nutrition services meet the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and patient-centered care for vulnerable pediatric and neonatal populations. The Formula/Human Milk Room Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the formula/milk processes, ensures adherence to standards, develops systems and processes, supervises personnel, and coordinates with other disciplines and departments to achieve the mission and goals of the department in collaboration with the Director, Clinical Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.


• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.


• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in Delaware, when applicable to the profession.


• OR: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with managerial/supervisory experience and expertise in human milk and formula management.


• OR: Other licensed or certified healthcare professionals with an appropriate clinical background, leadership experience, and demonstrated knowledge of formula preparation, human milk management, regulatory compliance, and pediatric/neonatal nutrition support.


• Minimum one (1) years of experience is required.


• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required. 


• Previous supervisory experience or lead position strongly preferred.


• Experience in pediatric, neonatal, maternal-child health, nutrition services, or milk/formula room operations preferred.


• Nutrition education, diet knowledge or infant nutrition knowledge preferred


• Healthcare experience preferred

Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market


• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement


• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision


• 403B with employer match


• Licensure, CME and dues allowance


• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness


• For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

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