Technical Applications Specialist

Nestle

Technical Application Group Specialist at Nestlé Health Science supporting product innovation and process improvements. Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance nutritional supplements manufacturing and address technical issues.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBridgewater • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, 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) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements
Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) 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, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross-functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency
Participate in mentoring, seek guidance, and actively support professional development
Operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment and apply problem-solving and organizational skills to support project execution
Participate in Stage/Gate product development processes and support delivery of key milestones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field
1+ year of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving tablets, capsules, liquids, soft gels, gummies, powders, packaging, or related technologies
Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
Experience leading medium-complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross-functional teams
Previous manufacturing or factory experience, preferred
Preferred experience with product scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Prefer experience with SAP, SPSS and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives
Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen-containing materials
Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare coverage
401k with company match
performance-based incentives
broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Product FormulationManufacturing ProcessesFood Science PrinciplesTechnical Project LeadershipData AnalysisQuality Standards ComplianceProcess ImprovementScale-Up ActivitiesValidation TechniquesTechnology Transfer

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringTeam Efficiency Enhancement