Flavor & Product Development Scientist

McClancy Foods & Flavors; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No layoffs during pandemic

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & Vacation

Job summary

McClancy Foods & Flavors is seeking a Food Scientist to join our R&D team in Fort Mill, SC. Develop flavors, seasonings, sauces, and blends from concept to commercialization.

The role collaborates with Sales, Quality, Operations, and customers to deliver high-quality solutions, requiring a BS in Food Science and 3+ years in product development, plus knowledge of FDA/USDA labeling and GMPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 3+ years of food product development experience in a manufacturing or ingredient company.
• Knowledge of FDA, USDA labeling regulations and GMPs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reformulate food products, seasoning blends, sauces, dressings, and flavor systems.
• Design and execute product development trials from bench to production scale.
• Evaluate ingredients and processing methods to improve quality and cost efficiency.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and product testing.
• Maintain project documentation including formulations and test results.
• Support commercialization by coordinating plant trials and scale-up.
• Collaborate with Sales and customers to translate trends into solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on ingredient functionality and labeling requirements.

Skills

Food product development

Regulatory compliance

Sensory science

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Formulation documentation systems

Job description

McClancy Foods & Flavors is seeking a Food Scientist to join our R&D team in Fort Mill, SC. Develop flavors, seasonings, sauces, and blends from concept to commercialization.

The role collaborates with Sales, Quality, Operations, and customers to deliver high-quality solutions, requiring a BS in Food Science and 3+ years in product development, plus knowledge of FDA/USDA labeling and GMPs.