Senior Food Technologist: Product Innovation & Launch Lead

Workstream; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE and continuous training

PTO after 60 days

9 paid holidays

401K with company match

Health insurance for employee after 30

Job summary

Yost Foods, Inc. is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to lead new product development, product duplication, and application testing across projects from concept through commercialization.

You will evaluate product attributes, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with Sales, Procurement, QA, Regulatory, and suppliers to deliver solutions for customers. Background in food science and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in food research & development or equivalent.
• Experience with Ready-to-Eat and Aw/pH-controlled products preferred.
• Culinary experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn SAP, ERP systems, and document control systems.
• Strong project, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development projects from concept through commercialization, including prototypes, product duplications, bench development, application testing, and process optimization.
• Manage project priorities, timelines, documentation, and multiple assignments independently and collaboratively.
• Evaluate and improve product attributes (composition, flavor, color, texture, nutrition) while ensuring safety and quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, Commercialization, Operations, QA, Regulatory, and suppliers to support launches and resolutions.
• Provide technical expertise to customers and support Sales with product solutions.
• Provide technical support to QA, Production, and other departments as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring Product Development hires and interns.
• Communicate clearly with customers, sales account managers, vendors, management, and related departments.

Skills

5-7 years experience in food R&D

Culinary experience

Project management

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

SAP

ERP systems

Document control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Yost Foods, Inc. is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to lead new product development, product duplication, and application testing across projects from concept through commercialization.

You will evaluate product attributes, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with Sales, Procurement, QA, Regulatory, and suppliers to deliver solutions for customers. Background in food science and strong communication skills are essential.