Food Scientist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom seeks a Food Scientist I for a Kannapolis, NC-based manufacturer of whole-food nutritional supplements. You will support the Food Science Lab from concept through scale-up while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include developing wet/dry formulas, material sourcing, sensory testing, data analysis, and maintaining a clean laboratory.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science-related field with lab experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience in a research, food manufacturing, or nutraceutical environment preferred.
• Experience with product formulation, process specifications, scale-up, sensory testing or stability studies preferred.
• Familiarity with Genesis or other food formulation software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and mixing wet and dry formulas.
• Support raw material sourcing and maintain ingredient and formulation databases.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and stability studies.
• Collect, document, analyze, and interpret data.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and quality programs.
• Complete additional laboratory duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in science-related field

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry

Tools

Genesis

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Our client is an established manufacturer of whole-food nutritional supplements and wellness products with more than 95 years of experience in the industry. The company is committed to developing high-quality, science-based products that support health and wellness.

Employees are valued as an important part of the organization and work in a collaborative environment centered on compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. The company promotes professional growth, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to quality throughout its product development and manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Food Scientist I will support the Food Science Lab and assist with product development activities from initial concept through scale-up. This role will conduct product trials and studies while ensuring work meets company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and mixing wet and dry formulas.
• Support raw material sourcing and maintain ingredient and formulation databases.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and stability studies.
• Collect, document, analyze, and interpret data.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and quality programs.
• Complete additional laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field with at least two years of laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a research, food manufacturing, or nutraceutical environment preferred.
• Experience with product formulation, process specifications, scale-up, sensory testing, or stability studies preferred.
• Familiarity with Genesis or other food formulation software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefits, wellness resources, and paid time off.