Bakery R&D Associate: Product Innovation & Trials

Flowers Bakeries; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Food Scientist to formulate new products and conduct consumer testing. This role involves working cross-functionally with various departments to ensure product quality and compliance.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in food science and relevant experience in product development. In this position, you will assist with formulation development for trials, conduct sensory evaluations, and travel 30+% of the time for trials and meetings.

Qualifications

• 0 - 3 years' relevant progressive experience in product development.
• Exposure through internship or entry-level role in baked goods.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new products and conduct plant trials.
• Create experimental plans and execute experiments.
• Conduct sensory evaluations to meet consumer needs.
• Document and report on trial results and specifications.
• Identify ideas to support new product concepts.
• Maintain professional relationships with outside suppliers.
• Conduct shelf life studies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Formulation development

Consumer testing

Data analysis

Sensory evaluation

Creative idea generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science

Tools

Software applications

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Food Scientist to formulate new products and conduct consumer testing. This role involves working cross-functionally with various departments to ensure product quality and compliance.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in food science and relevant experience in product development. In this position, you will assist with formulation development for trials, conduct sensory evaluations, and travel 30+% of the time for trials and meetings.