Principal Scientist – Shelf-Stable Liquid Product Leader

Newly Weds Foods; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, V"

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Principal Scientist (Liquid Product Development) to lead formulation and commercialization of shelf-stable liquid products at its Broadview, IL site. The role emphasizes technical leadership in emulsions, sauces, dressings, and beverages, with 30% travel and strong customer collaboration.

The candidate will drive product development from concept to launch, ensuring safety, quality, and shelf-life objectives, while partnering with operations for scale-up and plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of direct R&D experience in shelf-stable liquid foods or beverages.
• Experience scaling products from bench to full manufacturing, including plant trials.
• Direct experience interfacing with customers in a technical capacity (co-development, troubleshooting, presentations).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in food science, chemistry, and product development with a focus on shelf-stable liquid systems (emulsions, sauces, dressings, beverages).
• Lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, meeting customer expectations, sensory, quality, cost, and shelf-life objectives.
• Apply understanding of microbiological stability, water activity, pH control, thermal processing, and preservation systems for safety and compliance.
• Drive troubleshooting and optimization of formulas, process, and ingredient functionality.
• Partner with operations to scale formulations from bench to plant and validate process.
• Lead plant trials, establish product specifications, and process validation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams on innovation and commercialization projects.
• Interface with customers to understand technical requirements, present solutions, and resolve product challenges.
• Mentor junior scientists and promote best practices.

Skills

Food science

R&D leadership

Customer interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Principal Scientist (Liquid Product Development) to lead formulation and commercialization of shelf-stable liquid products at its Broadview, IL site. The role emphasizes technical leadership in emulsions, sauces, dressings, and beverages, with 30% travel and strong customer collaboration.

The candidate will drive product development from concept to launch, ensuring safety, quality, and shelf-life objectives, while partnering with operations for scale-up and plant