Product Development Scientist — Powders & Bars

Abacus Corporation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Corporation is looking for a Product Development Application Scientist to support the development and commercialization of innovative products, including powdered beverages and nutritional bars. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Packaging teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a food-related field and over 5 years of relevant experience in product development. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of GMPs are essential. Experience in a contract manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development within food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturing.
• Experience with powdered products and/or nutritional bars.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate new products and line extensions across powders and bar applications.
• Support product scale-up activities, including bar trials and production runs.
• Collaborate with Operations to evaluate formulation performance on production equipment.

Skills

Understanding of nutritional macros and ingredient functionality

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft SharePoint

Genesis R&D

Job description

Abacus Corporation is looking for a Product Development Application Scientist to support the development and commercialization of innovative products, including powdered beverages and nutritional bars. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Packaging teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a food-related field and over 5 years of relevant experience in product development. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of GMPs are essential. Experience in a contract manufacturing environment is preferred.