Food Scientist: Product Development (Onsite)

Stefanini Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is hiring a Food Scientist – Product Development in Warrendale, PA. This 12-month contract role requires onsite work, 9:00am-5:00pm, M-F, with travel up to 15% to factory locations. You will lead bench experiments, test products for flavor, texture, and shelf-life, and support commercialization across Condiments and Sauces.

The candidate should hold a B.S. in Food Science or related field with 3–4 years of product development experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering or equivalent).
• Real world product development experience preferred (3–4 years).
• Strong communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigative skills.
• Self-starter who can learn quickly and work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench top experiments and analytical measurements in the lab.
• Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutrition, shelf-life and regulatory compliance.
• Support development and commercialization of new/improved products and cost savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, PM, Marketing, Sales to achieve business objectives.
• Lead feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing and factory trials, documentation, and initial production support.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Investigation skills

Self-starter

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Stefanini Group is hiring a Food Scientist – Product Development in Warrendale, PA. This 12-month contract role requires onsite work, 9:00am-5:00pm, M-F, with travel up to 15% to factory locations. You will lead bench experiments, test products for flavor, texture, and shelf-life, and support commercialization across Condiments and Sauces.

The candidate should hold a B.S. in Food Science or related field with 3–4 years of product development experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability