Flavor Design Scientist I - Snack Innovation

Campbell Soup Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company is seeking a Scientist I – Flavor Design to lead flavor and seasoning development for the Snacks portfolio. This role collaborates with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to identify and commercialize flavor solutions that meet consumer expectations and business goals.

The ideal candidate is a creative, technically strong food scientist who can balance consumer desires with manufacturing realities, regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Nutrition, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of food industry experience in product development, flavor technology, seasoning application, ingredient innovation, or related R&D functions.
• Demonstrated understanding of flavor and seasoning functionality within food systems.
• Experience designing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing technical conclusions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead flavor and seasoning development for innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and productivity initiatives across the Snacks portfolio.
• Collaborate with flavor and seasoning suppliers to identify ingredient solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive project execution.
• Design and conduct flavor, seasoning, and sensory evaluations to support product development decisions.
• Analyze technical and sensory data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for project teams.
• Work closely with Product Developers, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams throughout commercialization.
• Coordinate and support pilot plant and manufacturing trials to ensure successful scale-up and product launch.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, formulations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of flavor and seasoning libraries, databases, and knowledge management systems.
• Monitor marketplace trends, competitive products, and emerging consumer flavor preferences to identify innovation opportunities.
• Effectively communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Flavor development

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campbell Soup Company is seeking a Scientist I – Flavor Design to lead flavor and seasoning development for the Snacks portfolio. This role collaborates with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to identify and commercialize flavor solutions that meet consumer expectations and business goals.

The ideal candidate is a creative, technically strong food scientist who can balance consumer desires with manufacturing realities, regulatory