Food Scientist

Glanbia plc; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food Technologist to join their innovative team in Downers Grove, IL. This dynamic role involves developing a variety of food products, from powders to ready-to-drink beverages, while ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in food science and a proven track record of successful product launches. With hybrid work options and a focus on career development, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. If you are ready to contribute to better nutrition for all, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Career Development

Continuous Learning

Health & Dental Insurance

401K

Staff Discounts

Family Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food, beverage, or dietary supplement industry.
• Expertise in developing powdered beverages and dietary supplements.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop food products from concept to market.
• Conduct product testing and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Product Development

Food Science

Project Management

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Customer-Focused Mindset

GMP Standards

Resilience

Leadership Capabilities

Education

BSc in Food Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

Food Scientist

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST III

Glanbia

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Food Technologist to join our team in a mid-level role. You will independently and collaboratively develop powders, tablets, capsules, ready-to-drink, and ready-to-eat products from concept to market.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in bringing new concepts to market, especially in formulating powdered beverages. You should manage multiple projects effectively, demonstrating strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.

Our organization values trust, honesty, integrity, and equity, and we expect all team members to uphold these principles.

Please Note: This lab-based role involves exposure to food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc.) and includes product tasting. If you are driven by innovation and ready to contribute, we encourage you to apply.

• Formulate and develop food and supplement products, including powders, RTD beverages, RTE items, capsules, and tablets.
• Innovate and create prototypes, experimenting with formulations and flavors to meet taste, functionality, and quality standards.
• Reformulate products to ensure compliance and meet customer expectations, maintaining quality and regulatory standards.
• Organize sensory panels and conduct product testing to meet Sensory Action Standards.
• Assess ingredients and vendors, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance; build relationships with suppliers.
• Input raw material specifications and formulas into development software.
• Estimate product costs, considering sourcing and manufacturing expenses.
• Develop nutritional and supplement facts panels, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee pilot and scale-up manufacturing, resolving issues to ensure quality.
• Maintain safety procedures and protocols throughout development.
• Conduct analytical testing of raw materials and factory trials.
• Validate formulations for performance and stability.
• Mentor junior team members as needed.
• Potentially oversee 1-2 direct reports, establishing SMART goals and conducting PDP reviews.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Document formulation processes thoroughly, maintaining detailed records.
• Assist with product costing, pricing, and setup for product launches.
• Lead cross-departmental discussions, fostering a solution-focused culture.
• Work with Regulatory to generate compliant packaging and labeling.
• Review raw material specifications for standards and quality.
• Provide leadership, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and brainstorming sessions.
• Build strong relationships across departments to facilitate innovation.
• Understand customer needs and align project strategies accordingly.

The Skills you will bring to the team

• BSc in Food Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years in food, beverage, or dietary supplement industry; experience with dietary supplements is a plus
• Expertise in product development, especially powders, with experience in bars/RTE, tabs/caps, or RTDs
• Experience with blending techniques and processing methods like HTST, UHT, retort, etc.
• Deep knowledge of flavor systems and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of lab and production processes, raw material handling, and stability; SAP experience preferred
• Organized, passionate, and committed to GMP standards
• Effective project management and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Customer-focused mindset and leadership capabilities
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Resilience and perseverance to overcome challenges
• Proven track record of successful product launches

If you believe you are a good fit but don't meet every requirement, please apply!

Where and how you will work

Based in Downers Grove, IL with hybrid work options through our Smart working model.

Compensation

The salary range for IL-based candidates is $85K-$90K plus an annual bonus, depending on experience and skills.

What we would like to offer you!

Career development, continuous learning, competitive benefits including staff discounts, family leave, health & dental, 401K.

About Glanbia

Glanbia comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. With over 6,000 employees, we serve global food and beverage companies, offering products in 130 countries. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture.