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Nestle

Senior Scientist – Product Development

Nestle

. Support development of new products and processes from concept through commercialization .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $97,359 - $131,436 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development within the food industry, including planning and executing trials, providing technical input, and leading projects from concept to commercialization. Strong communication skills are essential for presenting results and maintaining documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Product DevelopmentFood Industry ExperienceProject ManagementTechnical DocumentationOperational Training

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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentTrial PlanningExperimentationDocumentationProject Implementation
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science
Industry Keywords
Research & DevelopmentCommercializationIntellectual PropertyVendor CollaborationOperational Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support development of new products and processes from concept through commercialization
  • Plan, organize, and perform trials and experiments for development projects
  • Provide product and technical input to the Research & Development Network and external partners, including Marketing, Manufacturing, and vendors
  • Participate in project implementation teams and assist with hand-off from development through start-up
  • Provide operational training
  • Lead projects and complete required documentation and reporting
  • Protect patent rights and intellectual property and maintain project records
  • Communicate development results through oral presentations and written technical documentation and reports

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience in product development, food industry, or related experience
  • Willingness to travel 25%
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodation support during recruitment