Food Technologist

Scientific Search; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search seeks a Food Technologist to develop, test, and optimize flavor blends for a variety of food products. This role blends culinary creativity with food science to create consistent, high-quality flavor systems that meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

The position requires hands-on formulation, ingredient evaluation and collaboration with R&D, Quality and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary or related scientific discipline preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in product development, research and development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of flavor systems, raw materials, and food processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasoning and flavor systems for large food manufacturers based on customers’ specified requirements and project parameters.
• Evaluate and choose raw materials for formulations, perform sensory evaluations to guide formulation decisions, and ensure compliance with labeling regulations and food safety.
• Enter formulas and all formula attributes into Genesis; generate ingredient statements and nutritional information for final formulations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and suppliers to optimize flavors and support innovation.

Job description

Overview
The Food Technologist is responsible for the development, testing, and optimization of flavor blends used in a variety of food products. This role blends culinary creativity with food science to create consistent, high-quality flavor systems that meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This position requires hands-on formulation, ingredient evaluation and collaboration with R&D, Quality and Operations. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of flavor systems, raw materials, and food processing, and is passionate about creating consistent, high-quality dry flavor systems that perform at scale.

Overview
The Food Technologist is responsible for the development, testing, and optimization of flavor blends used in a variety of food products. This role blends culinary creativity with food science to create consistent, high-quality flavor systems that meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This position requires hands-on formulation, ingredient evaluation and collaboration with R&D, Quality and Operations. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of flavor systems, raw materials, and food processing, and is passionate about creating consistent, high-quality dry flavor systems that perform at scale.
Job Functions: The Food Technologist essential functions include new development, revisions and duplications of seasoning and flavor blends to meet sensory, functional, cost and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities involve evaluating and choosing raw materials for formulations, performing sensory evaluations to guide formulation decisions, and ensuring compliance with quality, labeling regulations and food safety.
Responsibilities

• Utilizes independent judgment to develop seasoning and flavor systems for large food manufacturers based on customers’ specified requirements and project parameters
• Knowledge of formulating for Organic, Non-GMO Project, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Grain Free and other specific requirement lists of Retail chains
• Understanding of 21 CFR Part 101 Food Labeling
• Understanding of GMP, Food Safety, and allergen management principles.
• Generate ingredient statements and nutritional of final formulation using Genesis software
• Prepare and evaluate seasonings in customer’s final product application
• Prepare seasoning samples and finished products for shipment to customers
• Enter all appropriate data for all projects completed in Salesforce
• Enter formulas and all formula attributes into Genesis
• Export all preliminary specifications and prepare and send shipment communication through email for each project assigned
• Perform analytical testing and taste panels when needed
• Assist Quality in evaluating production retains when needed
• Collaborate with suppliers for samples, pricing and documentation for raw materials
• Evaluate alternate ingredients as secondary and tertiary supply to primary ingredients
• Collaborate with various departments and customers during the creation process in person and using Microsoft Teams
• Participating in brainstorming sessions for Innovation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

• 3 – 5 years of hands-on experience in product development, research and development.
• Proven track record of developing recipes, duplicating flavor profiles and improving formulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary or related scientific discipline preferred.

Travel - This position could occasionally require customer visits and travel to industry shows if needed.

The client offers a competitive salary package that is dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a strong benefit package, plus participation in a company-wide bonus plan. Please note that all candidates applying must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Client will NOT sponsor.