RD Food Scientist
RD Food Scientist
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22-03-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Food Research and Development Scientist
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Food Research and Development Scientist to join our team. This role will focus on innovating and improving food products from initial concept development through to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science along with experience in formulating and testing new food products ensuring they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development: Lead the creation and development of new food products including researching ingredients formulations and packaging.
- Formulation: Create new formulas match existing formulas or enhance existing formulas with the insights of the customer and sales team using formulation software such as FORMULATOR GENESIS or alike.
- Improvement of Existing Products: Analyze current products and processes to identify opportunities for enhancements in taste texture nutrition or costefficiency.
- Sensory Testing: Conduct sensory evaluations (taste smell appearance etc. and gather consumer feedback to refine products.
- Quality Control: Work closely with quality assurance and production teams to ensure food products meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Ingredient Sourcing: Research and source new ingredients and food technologies that align with the company s goals focusing on sustainability nutrition and cost.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including marketing production sales and regulatory affairs to bring products to market.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all product development processes including formulations testing results and product specifications.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet food safety regulations and industry standards (e.g. FDA USDA EFSA).
- Trend Analysis: Stay updated on emerging food trends consumer preferences and scientific advancements in food technology.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors or Master s degree in Food Science Food Technology Chemistry or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 35 years of experience in food product development or food science research.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry microbiology and nutrition.
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment and food testing methods.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality control processes.
- Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Certifications: Any certifications in food safety or related fields are a plus (e.g. HACCP ISO 22000.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with new food technologies such as plantbased foods alternative proteins or functional ingredients.
- Background in sensory analysis or consumer testing.
- Experience with food manufacturing processes and scaling up recipes for mass production.
Work Environment:
- The position may require working in both laboratory and production environments.
- Some travel may be necessary for ingredient sourcing supplier visits or attending industry conferences.
Benefits
At St. Charles We Offer:
- Medical dental vision employer paid life voluntary life and EAP
- Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- An employee gym and basketball court
- 401(k) plan with a company match
Pay: $70000.00 $85000.00 per year
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or Master s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food product development or food science research. Skills: Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition. Proficiency with laboratory equipment and food testing methods. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality control processes. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Certifications: Any certifications in food safety or related fields are a plus (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with new food technologies such as plant-based foods, alternative proteins, or functional ingredients. Background in sensory analysis or consumer testing. Experience with food manufacturing processes and scaling up recipes for mass production. Work Environment: The position may require working in both laboratory and production environments. Some travel may be necessary for ingredient sourcing, supplier visits, or attending industry conferences.
Employment Type
Full Time
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