R&D Food Scientist: Formulation & Trials

Flowers-Food; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional growth training

Paid vacation & parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Thomasville, GA is seeking an Associate Food Scientist to formulate new products, drive cost reductions, and conduct plant trials across labs and facilities.

You will collaborate across Quality, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, and Finance to deliver Flowers brands, ensuring safety and quality. Salary range 55k–60k with a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, baking science or Culinology.

Responsibilities

• Formulates new products through bench and plant trials and recommends improvements.
• Conducts sensory evaluations to align product designs with consumer needs.
• Documents and reports trial results, specifications, and project status to stakeholders.
• Maintains knowledge of ingredient functionality to support R&D and process improvements.
• Travels ~30% for trials, marketing support, and meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, baking science or Culinology

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Thomasville, GA is seeking an Associate Food Scientist to formulate new products, drive cost reductions, and conduct plant trials across labs and facilities.

You will collaborate across Quality, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, and Finance to deliver Flowers brands, ensuring safety and quality. Salary range 55k–60k with a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities.