Associate Product Development Specialist

Nestlé SA; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé SA in Marysville, Ohio is seeking an Associate Product Development Specialist to drive innovation in food and beverages. This role involves developing products aligned with consumer insights and managing pilot plant trials. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, 1-2 years of experience, and strong knowledge of raw materials. The position requires collaboration in a cross-functional team and offers a dynamic environment focused on sustainability. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and the position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience, including internships.
• Good knowledge of dairy technologies is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop products using innovative ingredients to meet Nestlé guidelines.
• Participate in R&D projects and deliver industrialized products.
• Calculate carbon impact for sustainability deliverables.

Skills

Knowledge of raw materials and key technologies

Project management

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Ability to work in a cross-functional team

Consumer insight and research methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Associate Product Development Specialist

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading‑edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Associate Product Development Specialist participates in R&D projects and activities and delivers product/process/systems in response to business needs in alignment with I&R pipelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop products in a timely manner, using innovative ingredients/processes with ideas generated from consumer insight and meeting Nestle guidelines; manages bench and pilot plant trials
• Participate in project activities and resources in order to deliver industrialized products/processes at a defined quality and timeline
• Calculate the carbon impact of projects for sustainability deliverables
• Document projects in accordance with Nestle guidelines
• Present/Publish together with project team members the project results at meetings with R&D, SBU and Markets
• Write and communicate appropriately with all involved
• Participate in relevant training courses, especially the ones pertaining to the Trial Management Process(es)
• Keep current in scientific field and business aspects of Liquid Beverage Products

Requirements and Minimum Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, in Food Science or a related field
• 1-2 years related experience (can include internships)
• Good knowledge of raw materials and key technologies applicable to the product area
• Knowledge of dairy technologies is a plus
• Qualified support in a project
• Standard in rapid bench‑top prototypes
• Exposure to pilot plant setting; SBU, R&D and market awareness
• Understanding of R&D project management and consumer insight and research methodologies
• Ability to organize work and to manage small projects
• Developed in computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and team room applications
• Must focus on quality and customers and be able to provide solutions
• Must be able to work in a cross functional team
• Ability to travel up to 15%

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To your veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.