About This Role
Working at the intersection of science and real-world production, the Food Scientist supports R&D and manufacturing operations at a food company, developing new products and improving existing ones. The role suits a hands-on problem-solver who enjoys improving processes and shaping products for millions of consumers.
Responsibilities
- Drive process development by partnering with product development teams to scale up trials and support commercialization of new and renovated products
- Lead product and process improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and boost production efficiency
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to identify new equipment, technologies, and process enhancements
- Own and maintain formulation files, ensuring accuracy through audits, batch reviews, and updates
- Troubleshoot production challenges and support teams in resolving out-of-spec issues
- Analyze and interpret data in partnership with Quality Assurance and Quality Systems to support internal and customer requests
- Perform benchtop formulation and prototype development, including ingredient functionality testing and nutritional evaluation
- Collaborate with nutrition/dietetics resources to ensure products meet nutritional targets, labeling requirements, and customer expectations
- Support production start-ups, including occasional second-shift availability for critical adjustments
- Champion food safety and quality by adhering to GMP, R&D procedures, and safety standards
- Jump in on other tasks as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor
- 3+ years of experience in food product development and/or food manufacturing (preferred)
- Hands-on benchtop formulation experience
- Willingness to taste a wide variety of food products, including those containing potential allergens
Nice to have:
- Background or coursework in nutrition/dietetics or nutritional analysis
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Career development
- Excellent benefit package
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: primarily Monday-Friday, 1st shift hours, occasional second-shift availability for critical adjustments
