Senior Food Scientist

Planet Forward; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to spearhead product development initiatives for innovative confectionary products. This role involves leading various technical platforms and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive innovation and quality in the food and beverage sector, making a tangible impact on product offerings and consumer satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in food industry or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for confectionary products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Demonstrate proactive ideation and prototype development.

Skills

Scientific Knowledge

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Food Science

Master’s in Food Science

Ph.D. in Food Science

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Pay Range: 110-125k depending on experience

Bonus: 10% annual bonus

Primary Purpose

The position of Senior Food Scientist assumes primary responsibility for undertaking and executing product development projects of major importance, complexity, or scope pertaining to all business areas.

Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Leads product development initiatives for various confectionary products across Innovation, Renovation, Brand Maintenance, and Quality.
• Leads and executes work on several technical platforms including but not limited to depositing, panning, tableting, taffy, and extrusion.
• Partners with cross functional team such as Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering and Manufacturing in project execution, scale-up, technology transfer, and problem solving.
• Lead innovation projects from early concept development through scale up and commercialization.
• Demonstrate proactive ideation and prototype development to contribute to the Innovation Pipeline.
• Observes, records, and evaluates experimental data.
• Works with other technical and professional personnel within R&D to progress projects.
• Interacts with Quality and Regulatory Compliance and plant QA on quality issues.
• Provides leadership and instruction to support junior product developers on the team.
• Interacts with vendors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
• Travels, both domestically and internationally (Travel often in Chicago area to pilot plants, but there could be some additional international travel based on project needs
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Fundamental knowledge of at least one branch of the sciences.
• Ability to apply scientific knowledge to technology (including mogul depositing technology).
• Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant, and plant equipment
• Problem Solving
• Original Thinking
• Drive for Results (Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully)
• Deals with Ambiguity (Can effectively and comfortably cope with change and shifting of gears)
• Attention to Detail
• Works well with others and individually
• Time management (Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently)

Education and Experience

• BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science, or related field, required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in food industry or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual if possible: Spanish preferred)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Featured Benefits

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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