Food Scientist

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

About us

A fast-growing food manufacturing organization specializing in innovative private label, co-manufacturing, and foodservice solutions across the U.S. Known for its strong operational footprint, collaborative culture, and commitment to quality, the company partners with some of the nation’s leading brands to deliver high-volume, high-quality convenience food products. With continued investment in people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities, the organization offers a stable yet entrepreneurial environment focused on growth, innovation, and long-term career development.

Why join us?

• Strong company culture
• Competitive compensation package - base + bonus
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine new food product formulations based on customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities
• Create bench samples and support iterative product development activities
• Plan, coordinate, and lead plant trials and first production runs
• Partner directly with customers regarding product expectations, feedback, and commercialization timelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams
• Manage specification documentation and formulation updates
• Support ingredient change controls and raw material approvals
• Coordinate shipment of samples, finished goods, and raw materials as needed
• Provide technical expertise related to food science, ingredients, and manufacturing processes
• Support multiple manufacturing facilities on product development initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, or related field required
• 5+ years of food product development or food science experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of ingredient interactions, formulations, and commercialization processes
• Experience supporting plant trials and scaling products from bench to production
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems
• HACCP training preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in both office/lab and manufacturing environments
• Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package - base + bonus
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000 per year