Sr. Scientist (Liquid Product Development)

Newly Weds Foods; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Training

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Programs

Family Support Programs

401k

Employee Incentive Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Broadview, IL is seeking a Sr. Scientist to lead formulation development from concept to commercialization. You will collaborate with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative liquid food and beverage solutions, while ensuring quality, safety, and shelf-life objectives.

The role requires 6+ years of R&D experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and hands-on plant trial leadership. Travel up to 30% is expected, with most work local. On-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years of hands-on R&D experience in liquid foods/beverage development preferred.
• Proven experience scaling products from bench to full manufacturing, including plant trial leadership.
• Direct experience interfacing with customers in a technical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development from concept through commercialization with safety and shelf-life objectives.
• Scale formulations from bench to plant, leading plant trials and process validation.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.
• Interface with customers to translate needs into development strategies and solutions.
• Coach and mentor junior scientists to support team development.

Skills

R&D project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline

Job description

Ready to take your food science expertise beyond the lab? Join Newly Weds Foods as a Sr. Scientist and lead products from formulation through full-scale commercialization, while working directly with customers and manufacturing teams to bring innovative solutions to life.

This role is on-site, based at our Broadview, IL location. Travel is required up to 30%, with the majority being local.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, ensuring products meet customer expectations, sensory, quality, cost, and shelf-life objectives.

• Apply advanced understanding of microbiological stability, water activity, pH control, thermal processing, and preservation systems to ensure product safety and compliance.

• Drive troubleshooting and optimization efforts for formulas, process, and ingredient functionality.

Manufacturing Integration

• Partner closely with operations to scale formulations from bench to plant, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of processing technologies

• Lead plant trials, establish product specifications, and process validation.

Project & Portfolio Leadership

• Take part in cross-functional teams across short- and long-term innovation and commercialization projects. Teams will consist of customer personnel, company personnel and in some cases, competitor personnel.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with compressed timelines and delivery accountability.

Customer & Commercial Engagement

• Interface directly with customers to understand technical requirements, present solutions, and resolve product challenges.

• Translate customer needs into actionable development strategies and deliver commercially viable outcomes.

• Possess communication skills to support customer presentations with technical commentary and data-back decision making.

People Development & Knowledge Leadership

• Coach and train junior scientists to help contribute personnel development within the R&D organization.

• Promote best practices and continuous improvement within product development and commercialization processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.

• Minimum 6+ years of direct, hands-on R&D experience. Liquid food or beverage development preferred.

• Proven experience scaling products from bench to full manufacturing, including plant trial leadership.

• Direct experience interfacing with customers in a technical capacity (co-development, troubleshooting, presentations).

BENEFITS

AtNWF, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training, Events
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Employee Incentive Plan, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Compensation: $75,000 -$100,000/annually