Food Scientist: Innovation & Product Development Leader

Roskam-Foods-1; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Roskam Foods, established in 1923 and based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Food Scientist to deliver technical leadership across the product development cycle from concept to commercialization. You will lead cross-functional teams to generate timely, cost‑effective innovations and improve existing products.

You'll translate concepts into manufacturable formulations, apply GMP/SQF/HACCP standards, and participate in supplier and customer engagements to drive growth and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in a laboratory setting with good laboratory practices.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.
• Translate ideas into manufacturable products with cost efficiency.
• Conduct bench-scale development and pilot trials.
• Ensure GMP, SQF, and HACCP compliance in projects.
• Support sales and customers with new product ideas.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

Genesis R&D software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roskam Foods, established in 1923 and based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Food Scientist to deliver technical leadership across the product development cycle from concept to commercialization. You will lead cross-functional teams to generate timely, cost‑effective innovations and improve existing products.

You'll translate concepts into manufacturable formulations, apply GMP/SQF/HACCP standards, and participate in supplier and customer engagements to drive growth and productivity.