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