Job Description
The Food Scientist will play a vital role in supporting the Research & Development (R&D) team within our growing company, specializing in refrigerated cookie dough and baked goods. The successful candidate will assist in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments, scale-up trials, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues. This role provides hands-on experience in product development, focusing on bakery and cereal science, and is ideal for someone passionate about innovation in the food industry. The Food Scientist will work collaboratively across departments including Operations, Quality, and Marketing, ensuring the smooth execution of projects from ideation to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities: - R&D Support: Assist in lab-scale experiments, plant trials, and production scale-ups for cookie dough and baked goods
- Formulation Development: Weigh ingredients, prepare samples, and participate in the creation and adjustment of product formulations for testing and tasting
- Data Management: Record and document experimental data, organize test results, and generate reports for review by manager
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues, optimize product performance, and improve formulations
- Product Testing: Conduct sensory and analytical tests, including shelf-life studies, ingredient stability, bake cook tests, and nutritional analysis
- Inventory & Supplies: Track and restock ingredients, manage product samples, and oversee shipping and receiving for ingredients and final products
- Process Improvement: Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, contributing innovative ideas for process and product enhancements
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all experiments and product development processes comply with food safety and regulatory standards
- Sanitation & Hygiene: Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring clean and organized workspaces
- If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 3.25JF
Salary
$60,000 - $80,000
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability
Technical Qualifications: Education and Experience: - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an R&D, Quality, or Food Manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in bakery or cereal products
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Cereal Science, or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Strong understanding of food science principles, especially related to baked goods, doughs, and cereals
- Knowledge of ingredient functionality, formulation, and product development is essential
- Proficiency in using laboratory and analytical equipment
- Solid technical and theoretical knowledge of process engineering and manufacturing scale up (bench scale to pilot scale and/or full manufacturing)
- Ability to read and analyze experimental and process designs to reach a desired outcome
- Basic understanding of food safety and handling procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot issues in both laboratory and production environments
- Excellent storytelling, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Attention to detail in documentation, data collection, and the execution of experiments
- Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to contribute in a fast-paced evolving work environment
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, track progress, and meet deadlines
- Must be well organized and have a positive attitude
- Must have a professional demeanor and be punctual and reliable
- Must be willing to clean and organize
- Must work well as part of a team but also be able to function on an individual basis
- Must be able to work with confidential materials and subsequently maintain an appropriate level of professionalism
- Able to work a flexible schedule, weekends not included
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office software including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint. Knowledge in statistical software – i.e., Minitab is a plus. Knowledge of formulation software is a plus
- International shipping and regulatory exposure are a plus
- If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 3.25JF
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work,