Research & Development Senior Scientist

Daily Harvest; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 94.000 - 148.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus

Equity

Medical benefits

401k match

Zusammenfassung

Chobani is seeking a Food Scientist to drive product development in healthy beverages and snacks, with strong dairy science foundations and a passion for innovation. You will lead projects from concept to commercialization, collaborate with plant teams, and ensure GMP and safety standards across facilities.

The role emphasizes development of new food platforms beyond yogurt, applying advanced analytical methods and cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum B.S. in Food/Dairy Science or related life science. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of food industry experience in dairy beverages required; milk filtration and aseptic processing knowledge preferred.
• Extensive ingredients, flavor development, and product processing and stability knowledge.
• Experience leading product development projects from timeline to launch and scale.
• Familiar with basic research tools and statistical analysis.
• Able to work in ambiguous environments and build from the ground up.

Aufgaben

• Execute R&D plans and strategies for new food platforms beyond yogurt.
• Design experiments, maintain records, analyze data, and summarize results.
• Plan and carry out development in lab and pilot scale; lead tests for new products.
• Develop new analytical measurements for new product designs and processing tech.
• Manage projects focusing on product development, process, and product care.
• Lead projects from conceptualization to commercialization, including budget and timing.
• Communicate project requirements and status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with plant processing teams to run trials and start-up operations.
• Follow safety and GMP procedures across facilities.

Kenntnisse

Dairy beverages

Product development

Milk filtration

Aseptic processing

Statistical analysis

Food science

Ausbildung

B.S. Food/Dairy Science or related life science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Our Research and Innovation department is at the forefront of product development and innovation. It is easy to be dedicated when you’re a part of something much bigger than yourself. We’ve got an insatiable appetite for making a difference. The ideal Food Scientist candidate will have an integral role in leading the product development of our next wave product innovations in healthy beverages and snacks, while also developing technical support to our growing dairy business. We are looking for a candidate with a strong food science foundation, insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated expertise in product innovation, to help Chobani advance its’ mission of making healthy and delicious foods for all.

Responsibilities

• Execute research and development plans and strategies for product development in support of company objectives, in particular on new food platforms beyond yogurt.
• Design and execute experiments based on project objectives, excellent record keeping, data collection and analysis and preparing project summaries.
• Plan and carry out development work in lab and pilot scale; design, develop, and lead tests to qualify new products and to support changes to existing products.
• Conduct and develop new analytical measurements in support of new product designs & new processing technologies.
• Manage technical development projects focusing on product development, process, and product care to help Chobani improve and launch more innovative food and beverage products.
• Lead and document development projects all the way from conceptualization to commercialization – this includes budget and target within certain time constraints.
• Communicate project requirements and recommendations as well as status to internal customers and external stakeholders.
• Lead, assist, and work directly with plant processing and production personnel to ensure trial runs and start-up operations are properly performed.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. Food/Dairy Science or related life science degree. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of food industry experience required in dairy beverages. Milk Filtration and Aseptic processing knowledge is preferred.
• Extensive ingredients (stabilizers, alternative sweeteners), flavor development, and product processing and stability knowledge.
• Background in process and product development and commercialization of food processes is required. Dairy UHT Aseptic processing would be a big bonus. Proven track record of leading product development projects including timeline development / management, testing / trials, operational launch and scale.
• Familiarity with basic research tools and statistical analysis.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something from the ground up.
• Innate curiosity for understanding complex food systems from a physical and chemical perspective.
• Maintain clean & safe manufacturing environment within all facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must be a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time.
• Willingness to travel (25%).

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $94,000.00 - $147,950.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.