R&D Technical Services Specialist

Perrigouk; Eau Claire, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Nutrition seeks an R&D Technical Services Specialist / Scientist I to drive scale-up and industrialization of infant formula products from development to full-scale production. You will work cross-functionally with Product Development, Pilot Plant, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure successful launches and ongoing optimization.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field with 3–5 years in food/nutrition product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food, dairy, nutrition, or related product/process development environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, product scale-up, process optimization, or commercialization activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrialization and scale-up of infant formula powder and liquid products.
• Coordinate change control activities and manufacturing documentation updates.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process improvements.
• Support factory trials, transfer from development to production, and quality/compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity and costs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The R&D Technical Services Specialist / Scientist I plays a critical role in supporting Perrigo Nutrition's innovation and manufacturing excellence initiatives. This position is responsible for leading the scale-up and industrialization of new infant formula powder and liquid products from development through full-scale commercial production.

Working cross-functionally with Product Development, Pilot Plant, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning teams, this individual will ensure successful product launches, support manufacturing optimization efforts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in food or dairy processing with excellent project management, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Scope of the Role

• Lead the industrialization and scale-up of new infant formula powder and liquid products.
• Manage change control activities, including formulation reviews, bill of materials (BOM) updates, recipe parameterization, and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate risk assessment activities associated with product launches and manufacturing changes.
• Review product quality and nutrient data to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Pilot Plant, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful transfer from development to production.
• Support factory trials and commercialization activities through execution and technical troubleshooting.
• Partner with manufacturing sites to identify and address process inefficiencies, quality issues, and production losses.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Support resolution of manufacturing challenges, including product quality concerns and unplanned downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost savings, process optimization, and product quality.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to execute improvement projects.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing processes, technologies, and production capabilities.
• Support assessment of co-manufacturing and co-packing opportunities.
• Contribute to capital project initiatives involving new equipment and processing capabilities.
• Participate in feasibility studies, equipment trials, and process validation activities.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in food, dairy, nutrition, or related product and/or process development environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, product scale-up, process optimization, or commercialization activities.
• Experience with food manufacturing unit operations strongly preferred.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo