What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Food Scientist position at Kinsa Group?
Kinsa is recruiting for a: Sr. Food Scientist / Bakery
Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)
Our client is a snack foods, bakery product, and ingredient manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, MI. You will lead research initiatives, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to develop market-leading food solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of food science principles, extensive experience in product development, and a passion for helping our customers grow their brands through high-quality, safe, and delicious food products.
Successful candidates MUST HAVE 3-5 years of experience in product development and commercialization in the CPG, bakery goods, ingredients, or related industries.
Compensation/Benefits:
- $100,000 – $120,000 base salary
- 10% bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, etc.
- 401k with company match
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities and Goals:
- Lead research efforts and innovation to identify emerging food trends, ingredients, and technologies.
- Oversee all aspects of product development from concept to commercialization, including develop prototypes, conduct sensory evaluations, and refine recipe formulations with cost, shelf life, and consistency in mind.
- Collaborate with Procurement to identify and evaluate quality and sustainable raw materials and ingredients for use in product formulations.
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Help foster a collaborative and innovative work environment by providing mentorship to junior R&D team members and sharing knowledge.
Competencies Needed for Success:
- Experience should be in CPG, bakery products, ingredients, seasonings, or related spaces.
- Proficiency in recipe formulation, ingredient functionality, and product optimization.
- Experience with food regulations, food safety standards, and quality assurance protocols.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities, and able to work on and prioritize multiple projects at once.
- Ability to travel to customer facilities up to 20% of the time.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!
Check out our other food and beverage industry career opportunities at https://www.kinsa.com/food-beverage-industry-jobs/#!/
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
