We are seeking an Associate Food Scientist to join our R&D team. This is an entry-level to early career role designed for a recent graduate or someone with 0-2 years of industry experience who is excited to build hands-on technical skills and grow into owning product development projects.
This role blends hands-on lab work with increasing responsibility in formulation, scale-up, and commercialization. You’ll work closely with senior scientists, operations, and cross-functional partners to support product development activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Support formulation, bench-trials, and product development activities
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Prepare samples for internal evaluation, sensory testing, and external partners
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Execute lab, pilot, and plant trials, assist with setup, run and cleanup
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Accurately document formulas, trial results, and observations
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Maintain lab organization and follow food safety and GMP requirements
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Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
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Support troubleshooting during scale-up and production as needed
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Occasional travel to manufacturing or supplier locations as required
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If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 3.26KO
Salary
$50,000 - $80,000
Benefits Available