Product Development Specialist - Part Time - Onsite at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

55.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Science, Dietetics, Product Development, Nutritional Labeling, Food Safety Compliance, Recipe Development, Ingredient Sourcing, Project Management, Communication Skills, Regulatory Guidelines, Nutrient Analysis, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

About Us Eat Well, Live Well. At Ajinomoto Cambrooke, we build careers grounded in helping improve people’s health through nutritional therapies. Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) was founded by parents looking to develop better solutions for their children with PKU. Over the subsequent 25 years, we have expanded into additional therapeutic areas with a focus on enjoyable nutrition as a core part of normalizing the life for people living with medical conditions. Joining ACI means becoming part of a diverse team of talented people who want to build their careers while contributing back to society in a positive way. We seek individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and finding solutions. We provide an environment based in mutual respect and collaboration to support you and give you opportunities to learn and develop. Join us to find a rewarding work experience that lets you be at your best and have an impact on our patient communities. Why Join Us Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions. We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including: Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support Overview The Product Development Team supports the medical nutrition business by developing new and revising existing functional food product formulations to meet and complement dietary needs of patients with specific medical conditions. The Product Development Specialist supports a wide range of activities including developing new and improving existing products, providing detailed product information management, nutritional labeling, and food safety compliance, catering primarily to registered dietitians (RDs), regulatory agencies, and internal teams such as food production and marketing. This position is located in our functional food facility in Brockton, MA. Qualifications EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor's food science, nutrition, culinary science, dietetics or related field.• 5+ years of experience in food product development or nutritional science.• Proven ability to assess and interpret macro and micronutrient profiles relevant to clinical nutrition.• Proficiency in labeling software with the ability to learn Genesis. • Experience working with suppliers and vendors to identify and source alternative ingredients that meet quality and regulatory standards.• Experience in recipe development and new food product formulation aligned with clinical nutrition principles and market needs.• Demonstrated ability to assist with food formulations from bench top to commercialization in bakery products, frozen entrees and / or dry blends for such applications.• Experience working in a small/mid-sized industrial baking facility preferred or food and /or nutrition company.• Experience with food formulation & manufacturing; baking and frozen food experience desired.• Experience tailoring food formulations to meet the defined nutritional requirements, functionality of ingredients as well as regulatory guidelines. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Able to review, understand and use FDA and EU regulations for food.• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and nutrition regulations.• Familiarity with impact of various processes on nutrient stability and interactions in food products. • Proven ability to assess and interpret macro and micronutrient profiles relevant to clinical nutrition.• Excellent communication skills for vendor liaison and cross-department collaborations.• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities Working Conditions / Physical Requirements WORKING CONDITIONS:This position will work primarily in an office environment and within an industrial bakery as required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment required for the role.• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when in the production environment.• Ability to sit up to 4 hours a day per scheduled workday.• Ability to stand/walk on concrete floors as required.• Ability to work in a high temperature bakery environment when required. Responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain existing products and recipes based on nutritional guidelines, consumer needs and production capabilities.• Provide accurate and detailed product information to internal stakeholders.• Manage and update nutritional labeling using Genesis product labeling software and nutrition analysis tools.• Work with the food production team to keep formulation and kitting sheets current, maintaining product quality while striving to reduce manufacturing costs.• Analyze and verify the nutritional content of products, emphasizing macro and micronutrients and amino acids, critical to the target market.• Identify and qualify alternative ingredients as needed and work with ingredient suppliers and vendors to identify alternates.• Support marketing team and medical affairs by providing nutrition information for special projects. Salary Range $45.89-$55.00 per hour EEO Statement Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need

Responsibilities

The Product Development Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve existing products based on nutritional guidelines and production capabilities. They also manage nutritional labeling and analyze the nutritional content of products.