Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Dev (Food Science)

Location: Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States; willingness to travel 30% is required.

Salary: $88,000–$110,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

Global food company developing and manufacturing branded food and beverage products.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for innovation and renovation projects across the North American Elevate Growth Team.
• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
• Scope and drive complex technical projects, including feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, and formulation.
• Design and execute tests, analyze data, draw conclusions, and document and communicate results.
• Supervise factory trials, develop recipe and factory documentation, support recipe and label development, and provide technical approval.
• Conduct shelf-life assessments and provide technical support during initial factory production; lead junior developers when needed.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical function, including internship experience.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, food manufacturing processes, and Design of Experiments.
• Experience with clean-label and natural ingredients, including ingredient functionality and the interaction of ingredients, process, and packaging.
• Strong communication, influencing, project management, problem-solving, leadership, coaching, and motivation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and work with minimal guidance; willingness to travel 30% by air and by car for trips of up to 4 hours.

Nice to have

• Experience with sauces and condiments.

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence programs, flexible work arrangements, recognition, and training.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Employee assistance, wellbeing, family support, learning, and development programs.