Baking Science & Grain R&D Specialist (Denver Onsite)

Ardent Mills; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Denver, CO, is seeking a Food Scientist to support the development and optimization of grain-based products with a baking focus. You will run laboratory, pilot plant, and bakery trials, analyze data, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver customer-relevant solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and a hands‑on approach to experimentation, problem‑solving, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline; Master's preferred.
• 2–5 years in food product development, baking science, or related R&D roles.
• Experience with bakery products, ingredient functionality, or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of flour functionality, dough systems, and baking processes.
• Experience conducting laboratory and pilot-scale testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across technical and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct baking, ingredient functionality, and application trials.
• Assist in development and optimization of formulas, processing parameters, and product specs.
• Evaluate flour and ingredient performance across bakery applications.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate technical data and results.
• Support plant trials, scale-up activities, and product commercialization efforts.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to ensure product performance and manufacturability.
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial to understand market trends and customer needs.
• Prepare technical reports, product specifications, and application documentation.
• Stay current on industry trends, ingredients, and emerging technologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and innovation within R&D.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative across functions

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ardent Mills in Denver, CO, is seeking a Food Scientist to support the development and optimization of grain-based products with a baking focus. You will run laboratory, pilot plant, and bakery trials, analyze data, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver customer-relevant solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and a hands‑on approach to experimentation, problem‑solving, and continuous learning.