Lead Product Development Scientist

Fresca Foods Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short term disability insurance

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Fresca Foods Inc. in Louisville, CO, is seeking a Product Development Scientist II to drive new product concepts from idea to launch. You will lead the Fresca Foods Lab, partnering with RDI to build a world-class organization and deliver high-quality, scalable products.

You will work with Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing to commercialize new products, maintain GMPs, and ensure safe, sanitary lab conditions while growing the brand and processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in product formulation and recipe development in food manufacturing or R&D.
• 3+ years sourcing ingredients and raw materials.
• Experience evaluating flavors, textures, and overall product quality via sensory evaluation.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, etc. to commercialize new products.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, and food safety requirements in manufacturing.
• Experience with costing product formulations preferred.
• Experience with food manufacturing equipment, processes, and scale-up from development to production preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead special product development and innovation initiatives.
• Support Manufacturing Improvement Team (MIT) projects.
• Manage assigned customer product development projects from concept through launch.
• Provide post-launch customer support through continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the Food Technologist to ensure the lab is equipped with necessary tools and supplies.
• Develop and lead the continued growth of the Fresca Foods Lab.
• Lead commercialization activities for projects under their direction.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory while following GMPs.
• Ensure a safe, sanitary, and food-safe work environment.

Skills

Product formulation

Recipe development

Sourcing ingredients

Sensory evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

HACCP and food safety

Allergen management

Project management

Lab supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/related field

Job description

Fresca Foods Inc. in Louisville, CO, is seeking a Product Development Scientist II to drive new product concepts from idea to launch. You will lead the Fresca Foods Lab, partnering with RDI to build a world-class organization and deliver high-quality, scalable products.

You will work with Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing to commercialize new products, maintain GMPs, and ensure safe, sanitary lab conditions while growing the brand and processes.