Senior Food Formulations Scientist

About the role

The Food Scientist leads the development, optimization, and commercialization of food products and ingredient systems, with a primary focus on dry blends, seasonings, sauces, breaders, batters, and related value-added food solutions. This role combines hands-on bench-top formulation with plant-scale commercialization to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and operational objectives. The Food Scientist acts as a technical expert and project leader, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and customers to drive product innovation and continuous improvement across the product portfolio.

This is a permanent position based in Charlotte, NC. The role operates in both office and laboratory settings, with exposure to ingredient dust, food aromas, and typical laboratory and plant noise. Work is fully onsite.

The position is anticipated to close on September 29, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products and the reformulation of existing products within dry blend, seasoning, sauce, batter, and breading categories.
• Perform hands-on bench-top formulation, ingredient evaluation, prototype development, and product optimization to achieve desired performance and quality.
• Design and execute experimental trials to improve flavor, texture, functionality, shelf life, and cost efficiency of products.
• Develop