Food R&D Scientist - Baking Innovations

Actalent, Inc.; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Food Scientist for our Akron, OH facility to join a private equity-backed start-up with iconic brands and strong manufacturing capabilities. You will lead product development from concept to commercialization, develop and test formulas, and contribute to quality improvements and cost reductions.

The role involves lab work with pilot plant exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and occasional travel (<20%). A bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Engineering and 3–5 years of R&D experience in baking are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of food R&D experience, with a strong preference for experience in baking categories.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input throughout all phases of New Product Development (concept through commercialization).
• Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Lead/support the planning, execution, and reporting of plant trials and product validations for new products and reformulations.
• Work with Marketing and partner with Operations for commercial execution against all new products.
• Seek, evaluate, and utilize technical information to achieve objectives.
• Recommend and implement product quality improvements based on quantitative insights.
• Investigate and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Maintain laboratory ingredient inventories.
• Keep accurate records on lab work and data analysis.
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain lab-ware and equipment while adhering to GMPs in the handling and preparation of food products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel as requested, less than 20%.

Skills

Food R&D experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Engineering

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Food Scientist for our Akron, OH facility to join a private equity-backed start-up with iconic brands and strong manufacturing capabilities. You will lead product development from concept to commercialization, develop and test formulas, and contribute to quality improvements and cost reductions.

The role involves lab work with pilot plant exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and occasional travel (<20%). A bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Engineering and 3–5 years of R&D experience in baking are preferred.