Food Scientist

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The Food Scientist is responsible for the development, scale-up, and commercialization of innovative food products with a focus on sensory quality, cost optimization, and compliance with regulatory and food safety standards. This position will lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through launch, providing hands-on formulation and technical support, and mentoring junior team members. Success in this role will be measured by on-time execution of product development projects, accuracy and completeness of product documentation, successful commercialization outcomes, and the quality of cross-functional support and mentorship provided to the R&D team.

• Unfortunately, our company is not currently set up to support Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : B.S. / M.S. in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related field.

Experience : 3 - 5 years of food / bakery R&D, formulation, & product development experience.

TRAVEL : estimated up to 15%.

REQUIREMENTS :

RELATIONSHIPS :

WORK SCHEDULE :

This position requires regular on-site presence to support lab work, pilot trials, plant scale-ups, and cross-functional collaboration. Work-from-home flexibility (one day per week) is available after a 90-day introductory period , based on performance, business needs, and with supervisor approval. Remote work is intended for tasks such as documentation, data analysis, and administrative responsibilities. On-site attendance is required during the initial onboarding and training period.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The Food Scientist must be able to lift 30-40 lbs. with or without assistance.

The working environment is a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, but may require some outside maintenance as needed. May require working in cold room temperatures

Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.