Senior Scientist — Dairy & Plant-Based Innovation

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) company match + ESOP

Incentive pay twice a year

Relocation bonus

Relocation package

Childcare assistance

HSA allowance

Lifestyle spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. seeks a Principal Scientist to lead the development of dairy and plant-based ingredients, guiding lab and pilot plant work and translating research into profitable products.

You will drive breakthrough technologies, manage resources, and mentor teams, with travel up to 15%. An MBA or Master’s in Food/Dairy Science is required and a PhD is highly preferred, with 10+ years in industrial R&D in dairy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial R&D with dairy research and plant-based ingredients experience.
• Broad understanding of dairy production processes and dairy chemistry.
• Strong analytical background and expertise in dairy components and technology.
• Recognized SME in dairy chemistry and processing; mentoring and leadership.
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen and initiative to improve profitability.
• Expertise in leading formal/informal project teams and driving results.
• Knowledge of patent law and applying it to strategic initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration and development of innovative technologies, ingredients, and processes that align with strategic business goals.
• Identify and secure resources—equipment, systems, ingredients, and talent—needed to advance innovation.
• Develop patentable products and processes through exploratory research.
• Conduct primary research on dairy & non-dairy ingredients and core products (milk, natural cheese, process cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, and other products).
• Leverage strong financial acumen and expertise in dairy components and commodity markets to identify opportunities and profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop impactful new products and processes, while navigating stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly through reports and presentations to influence decision-making.
• Frequently brief senior leaders within and outside of department.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory standards, and competitor activity; serve as a key scientific and regulatory resource.
• Build and maintain a network within academia, government, and industry to support innovation and compliance.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees across Schreiber within area of expertise.

Skills

Strong analytical

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

MBA or Master’s in Food/Dairy Science

PhD preferred

Tools

Formulations management tools

Job description

Schreiber Foods, Inc. seeks a Principal Scientist to lead the development of dairy and plant-based ingredients, guiding lab and pilot plant work and translating research into profitable products.

You will drive breakthrough technologies, manage resources, and mentor teams, with travel up to 15%. An MBA or Master’s in Food/Dairy Science is required and a PhD is highly preferred, with 10+ years in industrial R&D in dairy.