Food Scientist

We are seeking a dedicated Food Applications Scientist with expertise in Dairy Flavors and Vegan Applications to join our team on a 1st shift schedule. The ideal candidate will focus on sample collection and coordination, with a strong application mindset rather than product development. A culinary degree is highly preferred. The role encompasses product development, flavor development, food formulation, product evaluation, validation, and new food application development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate flavor, product, and food formulations.
• Create and manage customer-driven projects to achieve formulation using new and innovative ingredients, cost reduction, product matching, flavor enhancement, flavor masking, and clean label improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define specific parameters, objectives, and timelines for projects.
• Scale up formulas from kitchen/lab-scale environment to pilot plant and production.
• Generate suggestions for improving work and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Develop presentations tailored to target markets and prepare concepts for demonstrations for the Sales department.
• Handle simple to complex flavor/product/food formulation projects efficiently and prioritize work activities for optimal time and resource management.

• Strong background in biology, chemistry, and food science.
• Experience in R&D, new product development, and research & development.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, including titration, pH testing, microbiology, and quality control.
• Ability to conduct inspections and quality assurance (QA).
• Skill in formula development and applications.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in quality inspections or lab testing and aseptic technique.
• Potential consideration for candidates with less experience, though senior experience is preferred.

The work environment is primarily weekday-based, with overtime being rare and limited to 1 or 2 hours during the week. Weekends are extremely rare, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

This is a direct placement opportunity. Benefits will be provided upon hiring or before hand at candidates request.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saukville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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