Associate Scientist, R&D Snacks - Bakery

Location: Camden, New Jersey, United States; onsite role with up to 35% travel.

Salary: $61,200–$84,200 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops and markets packaged food and snack brands, including bakery and other consumer food products.

What you will do

• Support product ideation, benchtop prototyping, feasibility testing, pilot plant work, plant trials, start-ups, and commercialization activities for bakery products.
• Assist with bakery formulation development, assessment, and validation from benchtop through manufacturing.
• Prepare samples and support sensory, analytical, quality, and product evaluations.
• Execute established test methods, collect and analyze technical data, and identify potential product or process issues.
• Maintain formulas, test plans, results, conclusions, and trial documentation in electronic laboratory and project systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, Supply Chain, suppliers, and co-manufacturers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• At least 6 months of related experience in food product development or a consumer-packaged goods environment; internship or co-op experience may count.
• Knowledge of food science, bakery ingredients, formulation, experimental design, and data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work safely with food ingredients, allergens, laboratory equipment, and processing equipment while using required protective equipment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and effective task organization.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and travel up to 35% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with bakery or food product development, benchtop development, laboratory testing, pilot plant work, sensory evaluation, or manufacturing trials.
• Exposure to bread, buns, rolls, or related baked product formulation and processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including formulas, data analysis, and graphing applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and life insurance benefits begin on the first day.
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and paid time off, holiday pay, and unlimited sick time.
• Access to fitness facilities, onsite childcare, employee resource groups, and community giving programs where applicable.
• Collaborative work with R&D and cross-functional commercialization partners.