Senior Food Scientist (Monticello)

The Senior Food Scientist will lead technical projects that support Karlsburger Foods strategic business goals, including new product development, product optimization, cost savings, quality improvement, and troubleshooting. This role will focus on a range of product forms including dry powders, broths concentrate, stocks concentrate, sauces, and gravies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep experience in savory product development and commercialization, especially in powdered and concentrated formats.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Lead new product development projects with emphasis on dry powders, soup / broth bases, and seasoning blends.
• Optimize existing powdered, liquid and paste products for quality, shelf-life, and cost.
• Execute plant trials, product validations, and troubleshooting in both dry and wet processing environments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation, including formulations, batching instructions, and product specifications.
• Participate in sensory panels and lead evaluations for taste, appearance, and texture.
• Serve as a technical resource for powder blending, ingredient functionality, and processing parameters to operations and sales.
• Partner with supply chain, operations, and procurement to support scale-up and identify alternative ingredients.
• Apply food science principles to support sensory performance and commercializability.
• Ensure formulations meet food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering on time and within scope.

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