Flavor Design Scientist I – Snacks Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Immediate 401(k) vesting

Unlimited PTO and holidays

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Campbell’s is seeking a Scientist I – Flavor Design to lead flavor and seasoning development for our Snacks portfolio. You will partner with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to identify, evaluate, and commercialize flavor solutions that delight consumers and meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate is creative, technically strong, and enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating across functions and bringing innovative products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Nutrition, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in product development, flavor technology, seasoning applications, ingredient innovation, or related R&D functions.
• Demonstrated understanding of flavor and seasoning functionality in 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 technology

Product development

Experiment design

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Campbell’s is seeking a Scientist I – Flavor Design to lead flavor and seasoning development for our Snacks portfolio. You will partner with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to identify, evaluate, and commercialize flavor solutions that delight consumers and meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate is creative, technically strong, and enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating across functions and bringing innovative products