Associate Sci, R&D - Product Dev (Food Product Development)

Location: Glenview R&D Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States; willingness to travel up to 30%.

New hire base salary: $68,900–$86,100 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global food and beverage corporation producing more than 200 brands across over 40 countries.

What you will do

• Conduct bench-top laboratory experiments and test products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and compliance with government and industry standards.
• Lead formula scale-up in pilot and product plants and provide technical support during initial factory production.
• Create formulations, develop recipes, conduct shelf-life studies, and document product specifications and factory requirements.
• Develop and commercialize new products, renovate existing products, evaluate ingredients, and deliver cost savings.
• Lead or support feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, technical approval, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales to deliver business initiatives.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and food-manufacturing processes.
• Good communication, critical-thinking, and investigation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently, prioritize work, and complete tasks with minimal guidance.
• Self-starter with a passion for learning and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice to have

• Previous dairy experience.
• Internship or co-op experience in the food or consumer products industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership-oriented, meritocratic, and collaborative working culture with opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and screenings or assessments.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence, flexible work arrangements, recognition, and training.
• Employee assistance, wellbeing, family support, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability coverage, and 401(k).
• Physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing resources and learning opportunities.