Product Developer / Food Scientist – Innovation & Prototyping

Michael Page; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

MPI is seeking a hands-on Product Developer/Food Scientist in Bolingbrook, IL to translate formulation direction into finished products. You will create prototypes, run DOE experiments, and document results to inform leadership decisions.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Quality, Marketing, and other teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, contributing to innovative, better-for-you product development with strong emphasis on data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Meat Science, Animal Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–3+ years of hands-on product development experience in food manufacturing or CPG.
• Experience with formulation, ingredient functionality, prototyping and product optimization.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, and technical reporting skills.
• Knowledge of DOE and basic statistical analysis.
• Experience with sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate benchtop prototypes and product samples to support innovation initiatives.
• Design and execute experiments using proper controls and DOE methodologies.
• Maintain accurate product documentation, including formulas, specifications, nutrition, and labeling data.
• Communicate project updates, timelines, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Marketing, and other teams to execute product development projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive solutions that support business objectives.

Skills

Product development

Formulation

DOE

Data analysis

Documentation

Statistical analysis

Sensory evaluation

Shelf-life testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Job description

MPI is seeking a hands-on Product Developer/Food Scientist in Bolingbrook, IL to translate formulation direction into finished products. You will create prototypes, run DOE experiments, and document results to inform leadership decisions.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Quality, Marketing, and other teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, contributing to innovative, better-for-you product development with strong emphasis on data-driven insights.