R&D Food Product Developer — Benchtop to Production

The Fountain Group; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a R&D Product Development Scientist for a prominent client in Glenview, IL. This onsite role involves benchtop formulation, prototype development, analytical testing, sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and DOE-driven projects within AFH foods.

The candidate will manage multiple development projects, develop recipes and labels, and provide technical support during initial production, with ~15% travel to manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related/equivalent discipline.
• 3–4+ years of hands‑on product development experience.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D product development initiatives for AFH food products (innovation, renovation, productivity, commercialization).
• Conduct benchtop formulation, prototype development, analytical testing, sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and factory trials.
• Develop recipes, technical documentation, costings, and product labels; provide technical support during initial production.
• Manage multiple development projects with semi-autonomous execution; travel ~15% to manufacturing sites.

Skills

Benchtop formulation

Prototype development

Analytical testing

DOE

Product costing

Labeling & documentation

Factory trials

Project management

On-site travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related discipline

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a R&D Product Development Scientist for a prominent client in Glenview, IL. This onsite role involves benchtop formulation, prototype development, analytical testing, sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and DOE-driven projects within AFH foods.

The candidate will manage multiple development projects, develop recipes and labels, and provide technical support during initial production, with ~15% travel to manufacturing sites.