Senior Food Scientist: Lead Innovation & Scale-Up

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to lead product development projects in the confectionary sector. Candidates should have a strong background in food science with 5-10 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and leadership abilities. This full-time role offers competitive pay ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 annually, plus a 10% bonus and benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in the food industry or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual, Spanish preferred).
• Fundamental scientific knowledge in food science.

Responsibilities

• Leads product development initiatives for various confectionary products.
• Partners with cross-functional teams for project execution and scale-up.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to junior product developers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Original Thinking

Drive for Results

Attention to Detail

Education

BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

A leading food innovation company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to lead product development projects in the confectionary sector. Candidates should have a strong background in food science with 5-10 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and leadership abilities. This full-time role offers competitive pay ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 annually, plus a 10% bonus and benefits including medical and vision insurance.