Food Scientist (fried foods/baked goods)

Our client is an established food company that manufactures a variety of products from chips and pizza, to sliced meats and frozen items. They are looking to add a Food Scientist (fried foods / baked goods) to their team.

Salary / Hourly Rate :

90k - $100k Depending on experience

Position Overview :

The Food Scientist (fried foods / baked goods) will work in the R&D department to develop new products and ensure appropriate labeling and nutritional data, as well as compliance with federal guidelines.

Responsibilities of the Food Scientist (fried foods / baked goods) :

• Develop new product concepts, formulations, and recipes.
• Ensure formulas are meeting quality and consumer needs while optimizing price and nutrition.
• Research market trends, products, and technology to enhance the existing products.
• Test and evaluate samples to ensure product quality.
• Approve nutritional data and labeling of products.
• Collaborate with Production to ensure quality, safety, labeling, and distribution standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations (USDA / FDA).
• Modify existing products to enhance marketability.
• Analyze cost information for product development.
• Maintain precise records.
• Scale up production from trial stages to manufacturing.
• Conduct preservation trials and manage product stability testing.
• Travel to suppliers and manufacturers up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications for the Food Scientist (fried foods / baked goods) :

Education Requirements :

Benefits :

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000