Food Scientist: Product Development & Pilot Scale-Up

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a knowledgeable Food Scientist based in New York to oversee the food product development cycle from conception through plant scale-up. You will be responsible for supervising junior lab staff, executing complex experiments, and developing analytical methods. A PhD in Food Science, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience, is required. The role offers excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• PhD degree from an IFT accredited food science program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship.
• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in product or process development for non-PhD candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new product from conception through plant scale-up.
• Execute experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench and pilot scale.
• Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials.

Skills

Product development

GMP/GLP

Analytical methods development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Food Science or equivalent

Job description

A leading life sciences company is seeking a knowledgeable Food Scientist based in New York to oversee the food product development cycle from conception through plant scale-up. You will be responsible for supervising junior lab staff, executing complex experiments, and developing analytical methods. A PhD in Food Science, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience, is required. The role offers excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.