R&D Product Developer: Prototyping, DOE & Data-Driven Food

IFT Education, Extension & Outreach Division; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Good Foods in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Product Developer in R&D to generate samples and analytical data, turning formulation direction from senior R&D into prototypes, running trials, and decision-grade results.

As a Real Good Product Developer you will formulate benchtop prototypes, design experiments with proper controls, maintain master formulas and data sets, and work with leadership to move projects forward with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• BS in a related field or equivalent hands-on R&D experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on bench product development in food or CPG.
• Strong benchwork: formulation, ingredient functionality, prototyping, and rapid iteration.
• DOE and basic statistical analysis with clear data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and generate benchtop prototypes and samples to support pipeline needs.
• Design and run experiments with proper controls and design-of-experiments discipline.
• Own accurate, complete documentation: master formulas, specifications, nutritionals and labels.
• Keep leadership and cross-functional partners informed on status and risks with proposed paths.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive business results and execute company priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver real good outcomes.

Skills

Bench formulation & prototyping

DOE & statistics basics

Data documentation & reporting

Sensory & shelf-life support

Collaboration & influence

Education

BS in Food Science, Meat or Animal Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Real Good Foods in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Product Developer in R&D to generate samples and analytical data, turning formulation direction from senior R&D into prototypes, running trials, and decision-grade results.

As a Real Good Product Developer you will formulate benchtop prototypes, design experiments with proper controls, maintain master formulas and data sets, and work with leadership to move projects forward with a proactive, collaborative approach.