Director, Food Systems & Applied Science

Marmon Foodservice Technologies; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Wellness programs including Telehealth

Generous paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading foodservice innovation firm in Carol Stream, Illinois is seeking a Director for Food Systems & Application Science. This pivotal role involves establishing measurable food performance criteria, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing internal technical capabilities for food safety and quality. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in applied food systems with a strong educational background in Food Science. Competitive salary range of $132,000.00 – $198,000.00 with comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in applied food systems or food R&D.
• Experience with commercial food equipment and QSR environments.
• Ability to translate sensory outcomes into quantitative metrics.
• Experience in designing structured experiments.

Responsibilities

• Define measurable food performance criteria.
• Integrate with engineering and product development.
• Build and scale validation lab capability.
• Support commercial and customer engagement.

Skills

Applied food systems experience

Commercial food equipment knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Experimental design

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

MS or PhD in Food Science

Job description

A leading foodservice innovation firm in Carol Stream, Illinois is seeking a Director for Food Systems & Application Science. This pivotal role involves establishing measurable food performance criteria, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing internal technical capabilities for food safety and quality. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in applied food systems with a strong educational background in Food Science. Competitive salary range of $132,000.00 – $198,000.00 with comprehensive benefits package is offered.