Senior Food Technologist

Senior Food Technologist

Location : Elk Grove CA 95757

Overview :

A leader in food manufacturing known for its premium baking and grain-based products is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to join its R&D and Product Innovation team in Elk Grove California. This position plays a key role in developing optimizing and commercializing products within the tortilla and baked-goods categories helping drive innovation and process excellence across multiple production lines.

Responsibilities :

Lead new product development and line extension projects from concept through commercialization.

Conduct formulation trials bench testing and scale-up from pilot to full production.

Collaborate closely with Operations QA and Marketing to translate customer and marketing concepts into viable products.

Perform shelf-life testing sensory evaluations and ingredient functionality studies.

Ensure compliance with FDA labeling nutritional and regulatory requirements.

Document and analyze production data to drive process improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Validate manufacturing processes during plant trials and implement best practices for consistency and quality.

Mentor junior technologists and provide technical oversight during R&D activities.

Support sustainability continuous improvement and innovation goals throughout the organization.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemistry Biology or related field (Masters preferred).

Minimum of 35 years of experience in baked goods tortillas or similar grain-based product development.

Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and plant operations.

Proven experience managing multiple development projects and collaborating cross-functionally.

Knowledge of HACCP SQF GMP and regulatory compliance practices.

Excellent analytical communication and documentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office formulation systems and data analysis tools.

Compensation :

Salary : Approximately $110000 per year plus annual performance bonus.

Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision 401(k) and paid time off.

Work Location : Elk Grove CA 95757

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Laboratory Experience,FDA Regulations,Food Industry,Food Safety Experience,Dietary Department Experience,Food Processing,Microbiology,Research & Development,Baking,Product Development,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1