Food Scientist

We are seeking a dedicated Food Scientist to join our team in developing and formulating innovative bakery products. This role requires a hands-on approach from concept initiation through to production, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of taste, texture, and quality. As a Food Scientist, you will collaborate with various departments to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvement in our offerings.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new bakery products while ensuring they meet taste, texture, and quality standards.
• Lead projects from initial concept through production and address manufacturing operations as needed.
• Stay updated with advancements in bakery science and analyze ingredient effects.
• Collaborate on quality control and resolve production-related quality issues.
• Engineer, reverse engineer, or develop products to meet customer demand using specialized knowledge.
• Lead or collaborate in the creation and validation of formulations from bench top through commercialization.
• Manage new product or product change projects, including ingredient identification, documentation, and meeting deadlines.
• Review and approve nutritional data and assist in writing product specifications.
• Conduct and lead consumer tests, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life studies.
• Support internal cross-functional teams for new products and process improvement projects.
• Foster an innovation culture by introducing new ideas and formulation concepts.
• Facilitate quality and continuous improvement solutions.
• Create, design, and supervise the development of new experimental protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with Food Safety & Quality, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Procurement teams.
• Set up sample sensory evaluation tests and provide backup to the R&D Technician when needed.
• Provide input on process, product, or formulation to aid in optimal product solutions.
• Stay current on trends, equipment, and techniques through professional education.
• Travel is required, including international, as business necessitates.

• 3-5 years of experience as a Food Scientist or Product Developer, ideally in baking.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in food science, research and development, and new product development.

• Experience in baking, proofing, and product development.

The role operates on a 1st shift in a lab environment with one day remote work. Our team-oriented environment values collaboration and flexibility, encouraging team members to support each other and embrace a proactive approach. A bonus structure is available, with 10% of the annual salary paid out incrementally. Join a family-owned business renowned for producing high-quality baked goods for over 125 years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $60.10/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline

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

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