Technical Applications Specialist: Formulation & Process

PowerToFly; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking an TECHNICAL APPLICATION GROUP Specialist to contribute to formulation, process improvements, and innovation across nutritional supplements. This onsite role collaborates with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to execute development initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position involves scale-up, technology transfer, and active participation in Stage/Gate processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field.
• 1+ year hands-on product development and manufacturing experience in tablets, capsules, liquids, or related formats.
• Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation, and process improvements.
• Assist in the development of nutritional supplements across formats to support manufacturing, innovation, and product enhancements.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs).
• Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve product, raw material, and supply-related issues.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner.
• Support scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners.
• Engage with suppliers and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Participate in mentoring, seek guidance, and actively support professional development.
• Operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment to support project execution.
• Participate in Stage/Gate product development processes and support delivery of key milestones.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Adaptability

Creative thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Quality mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

SPSS

Minitab

Job description

Nestlé in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking an TECHNICAL APPLICATION GROUP Specialist to contribute to formulation, process improvements, and innovation across nutritional supplements. This onsite role collaborates with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to execute development initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position involves scale-up, technology transfer, and active participation in Stage/Gate processes.