Senior Food Scientist, Product Innovation Leader

CPS Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead and execute projects across our North American Elevate Growth Team. The role focuses on identifying, scoping, and driving technical initiatives to support innovation and renovation of sauces and condiments.

You will design experiments, analyze data, document results, and prepare for commercialization while coordinating across functions. The candidate should have a proven track record of delivering results, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s or 3 years with Master’s or 2 years with PhD.
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing.
• Sauce and condiment experience preferred.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments.
• Willingness to travel 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
• Scope and drive highly technical and complex projects to meet platform and innovation objectives.
• Potential to lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, and development of recipe and factory documentation.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently with minimal guidance.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

CPS Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead and execute projects across our North American Elevate Growth Team. The role focuses on identifying, scoping, and driving technical initiatives to support innovation and renovation of sauces and condiments.

You will design experiments, analyze data, document results, and prepare for commercialization while coordinating across functions. The candidate should have a proven track record of delivering results, strong communication, and the ability to