Associate Product Development Scientist

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. (ACI) invites applicants for a Product Development role based in the Corporate Office in Ayer, MA.

You will contribute to medical nutrition product development, collaborating across regulatory, quality, operations, and commercial teams to bring high-quality formulations from concept to commercialization. The role requires a BS in a related field (Master’s preferred) and 0–2 years of relevant experience, with knowledge of GENESIS or similar databases and strong Microsoft

Qualifications

• BS in Food Science, chemistry, biology, nutrition, or related field.
• 0–2 years’ experience in product development, production, or quality assurance in the food industry.
• Experience using GENESIS or similar nutritional databases beneficial.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product development activities including but not limited to conducting product development trials and sharing results with the team.
• Support product development and regulatory teams in Stage gate concept reviews as needed.
• Work with product development, quality, and supply chain to source ingredients for development or renovation.
• Help develop or update processes to maintain product quality and address ingredient interactions.

Skills

Food chemistry

GMP/GLP knowledge

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Food Science

Master’s in related field

Tools

GENESIS

Job description

About Us

Eat Well, Live Well. At Ajinomoto Cambrooke, we build careers grounded in helping improve people’s health through nutritional therapies.

Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) was founded by parents looking to develop better solutions for their children with PKU. Over the subsequent 25 years, we have expanded into additional therapeutic areas with a focus on enjoyable nutrition as a core part of normalizing the life for people living with medical conditions.

Joining ACI means becoming part of a diverse team of talented people who want to build their careers while contributing back to society in a positive way. We seek individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and finding solutions. We provide an environment based in mutual respect and collaboration to support you and give you opportunities to learn and develop.

Join us to find a rewarding work experience that lets you be at your best and have an impact on our patient communities.

We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose.

Why Join Us

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide acomprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Overview

The Product Development Team supports the medical nutrition business by developing new and revising existing product formulations to meet target characteristics that will deliver positive patient outcomes through therapeutic nutrition. Strong collaboration with product development, regulatory affairs, quality, operations, and commercial team members to ensure development and commercialization of medical nutrition products of highest quality and sensory attributes that meet the needs of the patient population. In this role, you will contribute to establishing a robust product development function through ideation and exploration into innovation and renovation of products to support the medical nutrition business. This position sits in our Corporate Office located in Ayer, MA.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Food Science, chemistry, biology, nutrition, or related field; Master’s in a related field.
• 0 to 2 years’ experience in product development, production, or quality assurance in the food industry. Educational experience will be commensurate to work experience.
• Experience in using GENESIS or similar nutritional databases beneficial.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent grasp of food chemistry, food unit operations and food microbiology.
• Able to utilize and translate academic learning into practical applications in product development activities.
• Self-starter, that is inquisitive and eager to learn product development functions from concept to commercialization.
• Able to understand and follow all GMPs and GLPs.
• Detail orientation and thorough recording of observations. Able to interpret trial outcome, data, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization. Sense of ownership and adaptable to learning new processes and techniques.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to adhere to all GMP, Food Safety, workplace safety and security policies including wearing required personal protective equipment, as well hair net, beard net, etc. as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product development activities including but not limited to conducting product development trials, evaluation and share results of such trials with the broader team.
• Support the product development and regulatory teams in conducting thorough review of new product concept development in Stage gate process as needed.
• Work with product development, quality, and supply chain in sourcing new or replacement ingredients necessary to support product development and / or renovation.
• Assist in developing or updating process development to help support product quality as impacted by ingredient interactions along with impact of unit operations on these formulations.
• Support Operations and Quality assurance teams to address product quality related CAPA to maintain quality of existing medical nutrition products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$78,000.00-95,000.00 plus 12.5% potential annual bonus

EEO Statement

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.