Associate Food Scientist

Provide; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Financial Package

Health and Wellness Support

Career Development and Advancement

Continued Learning Opportunities

Service Opportunities

Job summary

Teamprovide is seeking an Associate Food Scientist to develop new ingredients and formulations for commercial applications. You will design experiments, evaluate ingredient performance in food systems, and support product commercialization.

The role requires strong data analysis, collaboration with quality, regulatory, operations, sales and marketing teams, and the ability to communicate technical results to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with required industrial experience as stated.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong foundation in food science, chemistry and ingredient functionality.
• Hands-on experience developing ingredients or food applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop ingredients and formulations.
• Evaluate ingredient functionality, stability, and processing compatibility.
• Develop testing protocols and SOPs for lab and pilot activities.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate results internally and to collaborators.
• Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative

Lab experiments

Data analysis

Scientific communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry

Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Associate Food Scientist develops new ingredients and formulations, evaluates functionality in food systems, and supports product commercialization. The role drives clean-label, affordable ingredient innovation and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct food science experiments to develop new ingredients, formulations, and application solutions

• Evaluate ingredient functionality in food systems, assessing performance, stability, sensory impact, and processing compatibility

• Develop and review experimental protocols, testing methods, SOPs, and safe work procedures for lab and pilot activities

• Conduct literature, patent, and competitor technology reviews to guide innovation strategy

• Prepare technical reports, invention disclosures, internal publications, and external communications

• Present research findings, application results, and technical recommendations to internal teams, customers, and collaborators

• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, regulatory, operations, sales, and marketing teams to support product development and commercialization

• Identify and participate in external collaborations with suppliers, universities, customers, and technical partners

• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to interns, junior scientists, and cross-functional team members

• Maintain laboratory and instrument readiness by following operating procedures, calibration schedules, documentation practices, and routine maintenance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 7+ years of relevant industrial experience

• Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

• Strong foundation in food science, ingredient functionality, food chemistry, and food processing

• Hands‑on experience developing ingredients, formulations, or food applications in relevant food systems

• Experience designing experiments, developing testing protocols, collecting quality data, and maintaining laboratory or pilot‑scale equipment

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental and product performance data

• Strong scientific curiosity, practical problem‑solving skills, and innovative thinking

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common data analysis tools

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to translate scientific findings into practical ingredient or application solutions

Benefits:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays

• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on‑site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas

• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career

• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with in‑house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post‑secondary pursuits

• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with the organization and the organization, and local community initiatives

You have 3+ years of industrial food science experience. Skilled in designing experiments and evaluating ingredient functionality. Able to communicate findings and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams