R&D Food Scientist

Martins Investment Group; Columbus (IN); Vor Ort; USD 108.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Martins Investment Group in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking an R&D Food Scientist to lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization. You will work with customers and cross-functional teams to refine formulations, run trials, and deliver-market-ready products.

The role requires hands-on formulation expertise, strong project management, and practical knowledge of the food/beverage commercialization process. On-site, full-time role with competitive compensation.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Experience in R&D, product formulation, and food/beverage development.
• Beverage industry experience preferred; others considered if commercialization is shown.
• Experience conducting benchmark testing and translating findings into formulations.
• Hands-on experience with MicroThermics equipment or processes.
• Knowledge of emulsions, stabilizers, and formulation troubleshooting.
• Experience generating nutritional panels using nutrition analysis software.

Aufgaben

• Lead R&D projects from concept through formulation, testing, and commercialization.
• Develop and troubleshoot food/beverage formulations to meet specs and customer needs.
• Conduct benchmark testing and evaluate product performance for improvements.
• Apply knowledge of emulsions and stabilizers to optimize formulations.
• Coordinate product trials, sample prep, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life assessments.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to translate requirements and progress.
• Track milestones, timelines, results, and deliverables across development lifecycle.
• Support ingredient and packaging documentation and food safety standards.
• Work with QA, Sales, and other teams to enable successful launches.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Documentation

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Science or related

Tools

MicroThermics equipment

Nutritional analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

Compensation: $120,000 base salary + 10% bonus

Work Setup: On-site | Columbus, Indiana

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We’re seeking an R&D Food Scientist to lead product development initiatives from initial concept through formulation, testing, and commercialization. This is an opportunity to apply your scientific expertise, creativity, and technical problem‑solving skills to develop products that meet customer expectations and commercial objectives.

You’ll work closely with customers and cross‑functional teams to evaluate benchmark samples, refine formulations, coordinate product trials, and bring new products to market. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on formulation expertise with strong project management skills and a practical understanding of the food or beverage commercialization process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from concept development through formulation, testing, and commercialization.


• Develop, refine, and troubleshoot food and beverage formulations to meet product specifications and customer requirements.


• Conduct benchmark sample testing and evaluate product performance, characteristics, and opportunities for improvement.


• Apply knowledge of emulsions and stabilizers to optimize product formulation, consistency, and performance.


• Utilize MicroThermics equipment and processes to support product development and testing.


• Generate nutritional panels using nutritional analysis and panel‑generation software.


• Develop and maintain product specifications, batch sheets, and supporting technical documentation.


• Coordinate product trials, sample preparation, sensory evaluations, and shelf‑life assessments.


• Collaborate directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand product requirements, communicate project progress, and support commercialization.


• Track R&D project milestones, timelines, testing results, and deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle.


• Support ingredient and packaging documentation, product labeling requirements, and applicable food safety and regulatory standards.


• Work collaboratively with Quality Assurance, Sales, and other cross‑functional partners to facilitate successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.


• Experience in research and development, product formulation, and food or beverage product development.


• Beverage industry experience is strongly preferred; candidates from other food manufacturing segments will also be considered if they have experience taking concepts through commercialization.


• Experience conducting benchmark sample testing and translating findings into formulation improvements.


• Hands‑on experience with MicroThermics equipment or processes.


• Working knowledge of emulsions, stabilizers, and formulation troubleshooting.


• Experience generating nutritional panels using nutritional analysis software.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple R&D projects and track progress from concept through commercialization.


• Strong customer‑facing communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.


• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, sensory evaluation, product specifications, and food safety requirements.


• Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: Earn a $120,000 base salary plus a 10% bonus opportunity.


• End‑to‑end product development: Play a meaningful role in transforming concepts into commercial products.


• Technical ownership: Apply your formulation, testing, and troubleshooting expertise to real‑world product development challenges.


• Customer collaboration: Work directly with customers to translate product needs into practical solutions.


• Cross‑functional impact: Partner with R&D, Quality, Sales, and other teams to move projects forward.


• Innovation‑driven work: Help refine formulations, evaluate new concepts, and support the successful launch of products.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $120,000 annually.


• 10% bonus opportunity.


• Additional benefits and employment details to be discussed during the hiring process.