What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Scientist position at Insight Global?
Title : Food Scientist
Type : 5 month contract to hire
Pay Rate : Up to $26 / hr
Location : Bedford Park, IL 60501
On-site 5 days a week M-F 40 / hrs
Must Haves :
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, culinary arts, or related field OR an associate degree in Culinary Arts with relevant food science experience
- 3-5 years of experience in product development (preferably in a food manufacturing or culinary innovation environment)
- Experience with ingredient functionality, sensory evaluation, and product formulation
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food saftey, qualiy assurance, and regulatory compliance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Summary :
Seeking a passionate and innovative Food Scientist to join our Research and Development (R&D) team. Someone with a culinary background is preferred. The ideal candidate will blend culinary creativity with food science expertise to develop new food products, improve existing formulations, and ensure that products developed for customers meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This is a contract to hire position and if successful, the Food Scientist will be a key contributor to the creation of unique, market-ready food products and the advancement of Univar’s value-added services to our customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities :
Salary : $26
