Associate Specialist - Technical Group; TAG

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

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The Associate Specialist, TAG plays a supporting role in supporting the development, optimization, and formulation of various products across multiple formats to support the Nestlé Nutrition and Health portfolio.

This role is focused on learning and supporting technical activities, such as collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and summarizing data; executing tasks & activities; and assisting with pilot plant trials and product development related issues that may arise. It is expected that the individual demonstrates a high level of curiosity and commitment to self-development. Additionally, the Associate Specialist supports the evaluation of ingredients & formulation changes through organoleptic and physical analysis, ensures compliance with SOPs, cGMPs, & safety standards, as well as prepares accurate reports to document findings and recommendations.

This is an onsite position based at our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) Bridgewater, New Jersey site Monday through Friday.

• Serve as point of contact for NDC Bridgewater pilot plant related activities associated with TAG trials
• Support, monitor, and collaborate with NDC Bridgewater Pilot Plant team to execute TAG pilot plant trials with excellence
• Assist in product development projects of low complexity, under the guidance of the Manager or Supervisor
• Support the development of Design of Experiment (DOE) for benchtop formulations to support I&R initiatives
• Arranges sensory panels to evaluate ingredients and prototypes while summarizing key findings for review
• Collect, analyze, and summarize technical data and subsequently prepare clear and accurate technical reports
• Maintain accurate data records of all pilot plant associated activities related to TAG trials in the NDC Bridgewater Pilot Plant
• Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation; including NesTMS (Nestle Trial Management System) trial protocols and corresponding analysis requests
• Support the execution of the Technical Acceptance Process, and other requirements to effectively commercialize new and improved product renovations
• Maintain accurate laboratory stability and trial records and ensures laboratory equipment and work spaces are properly maintained
• Evaluate and share emerging scientific insights, technologies, ingredients, and industry trends with the TAG team
• Engage in project…