Associate Product Development Scientist

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST: $78,000 - $95,000/YEAR + 12.5% POTENTIAL ANNUAL BONUS SHIFT/ HOURS: Full-time; schedule not specified JOB TYPE: Full-time LOCATION: [AYER, MA] POSITION SUMMARY: Ajinomoto Cambrooke is seeking an Associate Product Development Scientist to support the development and renovation of medical nutrition products. This position will assist with product formulation, product development trials, ingredient sourcing, process development, product evaluations, and quality-related initiatives. The Associate Product Development Scientist will collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to help develop and commercialize high-quality medical nutrition products that support positive patient outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist with product development activities, including conducting product development trials. - Evaluate trial results and communicate findings with the broader product development team. - Support the Product Development and Regulatory Affairs teams with reviews of new product concepts as part of the Stage-Gate process. - Work with Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to source new or replacement ingredients for product development and product renovation. - Assist with developing or updating processes to support product quality. - Evaluate the impact of ingredient interactions and unit operations on product formulations. - Support Operations and Quality Assurance teams in addressing product-quality-related corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). - Contribute to the development and renovation of medical nutrition products. - Maintain thorough records of observations, trial results, data, and product evaluations. - Follow all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), food safety requirements, and workplace safety policies. - Collaborate effectively with employees and departments at all levels of the organization. - Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field. - Master?s degree in a related field is preferred. - Zero to two years of experience in product development, production, or quality assurance within the food industry. - Equivalent educational experience may be considered in place of professional experience. - Strong understanding of food chemistry, food unit operations, and food microbiology. - Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical product development activities. - Ability to understand and follow GMP and GLP requirements. - Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document observations and results. - Ability to interpret trial outcomes and data. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. - Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. - Self-motivated, inquisitive, adaptable, and eager to learn product development processes from concept through commercialization. - Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and learn new processes and techniques. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE): - Experience using GENESIS or a similar nutritional database. - Experience with food product development, food manufacturing, quality assurance, or production. - Experience supporting product formulation, process development, or product commercialization. - Familiarity with medical nutrition products or specialized nutritional therapies. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Work is performed in a food manufacturing environment. - Must follow all GMP, food safety, workplace safety, and security policies. - Must wear required personal protective equipment, including ha