Food Scientist – Product Development & Formulation

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

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.