R&D Food Scientist - Bakery & Cheese Innovation

Colony Brands Inc.; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness program

401K

Pension plan

Paid time off

Product discounts

Job summary

Colony Brands, Inc. is seeking a Research and Development Scientist to refresh products and improve product lines within the Food Division.

You will contribute to bakery and cheese spread development, including pastries, confections, pies, bread, and more, guiding formulations, testing, and commercialization. The role emphasizes use of scientific methods, collaboration with pricing, and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance throughout the development cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related area.
• 3+ years' experience with product development cycle, research methods, analytical equipment and experimental design.
• Exceptional teamwork and diplomacy skills.
• Experimental design using scientific methodology.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Using creativity and scientific methods in developing recipes.
• Aiding the pricing team to determine NPD labor costs.
• Confirming the plant has the appropriate equipment and capability to make designed items.
• Ensuring all products are developed using food safety principles and regulatory requirements.
• Commercializing products into the plant to ensure flawless execution of new items.
• Completing formal quoting and costs analyses.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring they are being met with process flow through PLEX.

Skills

Product development

Experimental design

Analytical equipment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Colony Brands, Inc. is seeking a Research and Development Scientist to refresh products and improve product lines within the Food Division.

You will contribute to bakery and cheese spread development, including pastries, confections, pies, bread, and more, guiding formulations, testing, and commercialization. The role emphasizes use of scientific methods, collaboration with pricing, and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance throughout the development cycle.