Technical Applications Group Specialist – On-site

Nestle

Technical Applications Group Specialist supporting product innovation and formulation improvements at Nestlé Health Science in an onsite role in Leonia, NJ.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLeonia • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and formulation within the manufacturing sector, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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Product DevelopmentFormulation ExperienceManufacturing Execution System (MES)Statistical Analysis (SPSS, Minitab)Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Bills of Materials (BOM)Manufacturing DocumentationData AnalysisTechnical Project LeadershipQuality Management Systems (QMS)

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)SAPMinitabSPSS

Industry Keywords

Food SciencePharmaceutical ScienceQuality StandardsRegulatory RequirementsSolid Dosage Forms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Support team by handling Manufacturing Execution System (MES) imports, updates and reviews.
Update and maintain records of finished product shelf life to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards, highlight any gaps discovered and work with team to fix, and review for potential shelf life extensions.
Prepare and follow-up on Industrial Trial, FOC (First Order Confirmation), SOC (Second Order Confirmation).
Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements.
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.

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 solid dose (tablets, capsules, powders, and other solid dosage forms)
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) 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 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits