R&D Product Development Associate (Beverages)

Cmotions; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Marysville, OH is seeking an Associate Product Development Specialist to advance product development from consumer insight to industrialized solutions. The role focuses on timely development using innovative ingredients and processes while aligning with Nestlé guidelines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science, 1–2 years of related experience, bench-top and pilot plant exposure, and ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or a related field.
• 1–2 years related experience (internships welcome).
• Knowledge of raw materials and key technologies for the product area.
• Dairy technologies knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to manage small projects and project management basics.
• Exposure to bench-top prototypes and pilot plant.
• Strong computer literacy and teamwork.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop products using innovative ingredients and processes.
• Lead bench and pilot plant trials.
• Deliver products/processes on time and with defined quality.
• Calculate carbon impact for sustainability deliverables.
• Document projects per Nestlé guidelines.
• Present results with project teams at meetings.
• Engage in relevant training courses and stay current in liquid beverages.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestlé USA in Marysville, OH is seeking an Associate Product Development Specialist to advance product development from consumer insight to industrialized solutions. The role focuses on timely development using innovative ingredients and processes while aligning with Nestlé guidelines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science, 1–2 years of related experience, bench-top and pilot plant exposure, and ability to travel up to 15%.