Associate Food Scientist

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food testing laboratory in Ithaca is looking for an Associate Food Scientist to focus on prototype formulation and support production runs. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Food Science or equivalent, with proven knowledge of GMPs and FDA regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting experiments, managing ingredient sourcing, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a full-time capacity. This role offers a competitive salary range of $67,000 to $92,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Food Science or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of one year practical experience acceptable.
• Demonstrates understanding of food GMP's.

Responsibilities

• Focus on prototype formulation and ingredient functionality.
• Supports pilot plant production runs and shelf life studies.
• Interfaces with ingredient suppliers and manages orders.

Skills

Understanding of food GMPs and FDA requirements

Basic knowledge of computers and software

Ability to work with lab and pilot-scale machinery

Education

Master of Sciences degree in Food Science or allied science

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or allied science with minimum one year experience

Job description

Job Summary

Associate Food Scientist focuses on prototype formulation, understanding ingredient functionality, and working with suppliers to source ingredients for new products. The Associate Food Scientist also supports pilot plant production runs, shelf life studies, and learns the basic requirements to produce GMP products for testing.

Pay Range

$67,000 – $92,000 per year

Shift

8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Under direction, independently executes:
• Bench‑top experiments and formulation work
• Nutritional and component analysis
• Pilot plant trials, shelf‑life studies, and sensory studies
• Experimental design
• Plans activities such as calculating ingredient quantities, production timing, and planning own weekly schedule
• Supports pilot plant trials; prepares samples for processing, operates processing and/or packaging equipment, collects data, and produces high‑quality samples
• Interfaces with ingredient suppliers; orders ingredients and requests documentation; seeks out information to get the job completed
• Makes suggestions for modifications in experimental approach and provides proactive feedback on next steps based on results
• Occasionally (up to 10% of time) may travel overnight, weekends, interstate, and/or internationally
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills; is a professional, presentable team player
• Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols, and SOPs
• Keeps updated and educated on relevant industry news, literature, and findings
• Networks with individuals outside of Covance
• Trains and assists less experienced staff
• Completes all required training courses and demonstrates departmental procedures and policies
• Viewed as a resource across multiple teams
• Performs all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Minimum Required

• Master of Sciences degree in Food Science or an allied science is required
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or an allied science with a minimum of one year practical experience

Experience Minimum Required

• Demonstrates understanding of food GMP’s and FDA requirements for process adequacy
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs
• Must be able to work with both lab and pilot‑scale food processing machinery

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Science
• Industries: Research Services

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.