Associate Scientist, R&D (Bakery)

Location: Camden, New Jersey 08103, United States; onsite role with up to 35% travel

Salary: $61,200–$84,200 per year

Company

hirify.global is a food company with a portfolio of packaged food and snack brands, including Campbell’s, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, and V8.

What you will do

• Support bakery product development from ideation and benchtop prototyping through pilot plant work, plant trials, start-ups, and commercialization.
• Assist with bakery formulation development, feasibility testing, validation, alternate ingredient qualification, cost savings, quality improvement, and continuity of supply projects.
• Prepare samples and conduct sensory, analytical, laboratory, and product evaluations.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize technical data using established methods and protocols.
• Support manufacturing trials, documentation, electronic laboratory notebook updates, and communication of risks or issues.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Process Development, Packaging, 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; relevant internship or co-op experience may count.
• Foundational knowledge of food science, bakery ingredients, formulation, experimental design, processing principles, and data analysis.
• Ability to work safely with food ingredients, allergens, laboratory equipment, and processing equipment while using required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks, communicate technical information clearly, and work effectively under guidance.

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.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and travel up to 35% of the time.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, 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 an onsite fitness center, childcare, company store, employee resource groups, and community giving support.
• Collaborative work with R&D and cross-functional commercialization partners.