Associate Food Scientist

Associate Scientist - R&D

The Associate Scientist-R&D works under the guidance of the R&D Manager on R&D projects, including developing new products and testing methods, process optimization, cost savings, regulation/documentation, etc. This position operates within FDA, FSMA, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements defining food safety standards for the safe production of food in the plant and offices, i.e., within the standards of defined risk levels by area.

1. Perform lab procedures and testing for product parameters for dairy slurry and powders.

2. Understand and conduct basic experimental design and statistical analysis.

3. Create formulations for products containing dairy materials, enzymes, flavor chemicals, and other common food ingredients.

4. Be able to taste and smell food/beverage/flavor samples for new product development, quality control, and troubleshooting.

5. Record project details, maintain batch sheets, prepare graphs and charts based on testing results, and write project closure reports.

6. Proactively communicate with supervisor and team members for project progress, with curiosity to initiate new projects for future products, production optimization, and cost savings projects.

7. Be able to assist the Director and Manager of R&D in leading the teamwork.

8. Responsible for backing up QA on performing test samples and backing up R&D on repeat sample preparation, documentation, and lab organizing.

Requirements:

BS or Master Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, etc.

1-3 years of experience

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

This is a direct placement opportunity. Benefits will be made available by client upon start of position or at the candidates request.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.