Dairy Product Innovation Technologist

fairlife LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage from

Paid Time Off

Parental leave & adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Product Development Technologist to support dairy product development, optimization, and commercialization through hands-on lab and pilot plant work. You will collaborate with R&D and cross‑functional partners on new product development, maintenance, improvement, and data‑driven decisions.

The role involves formulation development, testing, scale‑up activities, and technical documentation to enable successful launches.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in food science, dairy science, chemistry, biology or related discipline required.
0–2 years' experience in the food industry (Dairy applications is a plus).
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to work autonomously and adapt to changes in schedule.
Proficiency in English: comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Responsibilities

Develops and prepares product prototypes using laboratory and pilot plant equipment to support research and development activities.
Selects and applies appropriate methodologies for project execution and contributes to the design and implementation of experimental plans.
Assists with pilot plant trials, scale-up activities, and production validations to support commercialization and successful product launches.
Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory and pilot plant equipment to ensure accurate and efficient testing.
Participates in product benchmarking and sensory evaluations to assess product quality, performance, and competitive positioning.
Conducts analytical and functional testing of ingredients including raw and processed dairy, utilizing laboratory instrumentation; analyzes and interprets experimental data to support project recommendations and decision-making.
Maintains accurate laboratory notebooks, test records, and technical documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Prepares summaries, reports, and presentations to communicate project findings and recommendations.
Coordinates with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including other company locations, to procure materials and support project needs.
Receives and organizes incoming deliveries in support of laboratory operations.
Sources ingredients and manages laboratory inventory to ensure availability of materials for ongoing projects.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in compliance with company and regulatory standards.