Food Scientist

  • The Judge Group
  • Saint James, Minnesota
  • Full Time
Food Scientist - Be the Innovation Behind Every Bite!

Do you see food not just as nourishment-but as an opportunity for innovation? Are you driven by flavor, form, and functionality, and ready to shape products enjoyed by millions? If so, we invite you to join a leading co-packer of frozen entres , producing branded and private label products for America's top food companies.

This is a chance to make an impact where creativity meets process-and where the frozen aisle becomes a laboratory for your ideas.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Shape the Future of Food - From benchtop experiments to full-scale commercialization, your fingerprints will be all over the next big thing in frozen meals.
  • Collaborate Across Boundaries - Work with vendors, customers, and manufacturing teams to make sure innovation is both delicious and feasible.
  • Champion Data & Detail - Track yields, analyze sensory results, and keep ingredient specs sharp.
  • Lead Improvements - Identify cost-out opportunities, enhance plant processes, and support continuous improvement trials.
  • Be the Science Behind the Flavor - Translate customer feedback into product refinement and success.
  • Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary plus bonus and excellent benefits, including a matching 401K.
  • Relocation Assistance: Company will provide financial assistance with household move and provide temporary housing.


Your Day-to-Day Might Include:

  • Documenting test runs and reporting results to management
  • Developing new products and line extensions
  • Coordinating ingredient needs with external vendors
  • Supporting technical inquiries from internal teams and customers
  • Organizing sensory evaluations and internal product cuttings
  • Participating in project timelines and R&D updates


Your Toolkit:

  • Bachelor's in Food, Meat, or Culinary Science
  • 1+ year of relevant experience in food manufacturing
  • Understanding of formulation, sensory evaluation, and product scale-up
  • Experience in pilot plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to turn data into decisions
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset


Ready to cook up something extraordinary?

Join a team where food science meets consumer delight , and every new product is a reflection of your skill and vision. If you're ready to take your curiosity and creativity to the next level- apply today !

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Job ID: 483819143
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025

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