Sr. Scientist (Liquid Product Development)

Chicago Corporate HQ (Bryn Mawr); Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401k plan

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Sr. Scientist to lead formulations from concept through full-scale commercialization at our Broadview, IL site. You will work closely with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective products.

The role requires 6+ years in food R&D, a relevant degree, plant-trial leadership, and strong communication skills to translate technical needs into actionable development plans and successful launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of direct hands-on R&D experience; liquid food/beverage preferred.
• Proven experience scaling products from bench to full manufacturing with plant trials.
• Experience interfacing with customers in a technical capacity (co-development, troubleshooting).

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, meeting sensory, quality, cost, and shelf-life goals.
• Collaborate with operations to scale formulations from bench to plant and validate processes.
• Lead plant trials, establish product specs, and perform process validation.
• Interface with customers to understand requirements and translate them into development strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams across short- and long-term innovation and commercialization projects.

Skills

Customer engagement

Project leadership

Formulation development

Quality & compliance

Education

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

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