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mybakemark

02701A - Manager, R&D

Fresno, CA · On-site

This role oversees the development of new bakery products, reformulation of existing products, and ... Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation. * Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations ...

mybakemark

02701A - Manager, R&D

Fresno, CA · On-site

This role oversees the development of new bakery products, reformulation of existing products, and ... Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation. * Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations ...

Actalent

Research And Development Manager

Fresno, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Research and Development Manager - New Bakery Product Development This role leads new bakery product development from concept through commercialization, driving innovation across mixes, fillings ...

Maker's Pride

R&D Food Scientist

Front Royal, VA

Works on the new bakery projects in the New Bakery & Innovation R&D platform from concepts, ingredient sourcing, reformulating, cost management and product life cycle maintenance This position ...

Bakertilly

R&D Tax Manager

Tacoma, WA

$14 - $18.25/hr

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a ... Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to ...

Bakertilly

R&D Tax Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a ... Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to ...

Bakertilly

R&D Tax Manager

Everett, WA

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a ... Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to ...

Baker Tilly

R&D Tax Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$142.30K - $179.80K/yr

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a ... Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to ...

Bakertilly

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$13 - $17/hr

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a ... Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to ...

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How much do bakery research development jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for bakery research development in the United States is $96,571.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bakery Research Development job?

A Bakery Research Development job focuses on creating and improving bakery products through recipe formulation, ingredient testing, and production process optimization. Professionals in this role research new trends, ensure product quality, and work with food scientists and production teams to develop innovative baked goods. They may also test shelf life, enhance flavors, and adapt recipes for large-scale production while maintaining consistency and cost efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bakery Research Development position, and why are they important?

To excel in Bakery Research Development, you need a solid background in food science, baking technology, and product formulation, often supported by a degree in food science or a related field. Familiarity with lab equipment, baking machinery, sensory analysis tools, and knowledge of food safety standards or certifications such as HACCP is crucial. Creativity, strong project management, and effective teamwork skills are highly valued in this role. These competencies ensure the creation of innovative, safe, and marketable bakery products while efficiently leading projects from concept to commercialization.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone in Bakery Research Development?

In a Bakery Research Development role, you can expect to spend your days formulating new baked goods, testing ingredient combinations, analyzing product shelf life, and documenting recipes for consistency. You’ll often collaborate with marketing, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure product feasibility and compliance with regulations. The job may also involve troubleshooting production issues and conducting sensory evaluations and taste panels. This hands-on and collaborative environment is ideal for those who enjoy both creative problem-solving and technical experimentation in the food industry.
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Bakery Food Scientist

Onward Technologies, Inc.

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Title: Bakery Food Scientist
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summary:
The position will apply bakery scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods by performing the following duties. The successful candidate will be required to plan and conduct work requiring a mastery of bakery specialized techniques or ingenuity in selecting and evaluating approaches to unforeseen or novel problems. May be asked to lead technically complex and multi-function project teams.
Responsibilities:
  • Identify, evaluate and develop potential new pizza crust or similar bakery items opportunities. From bench-top samples to commercialized products, including COG, BOM, raw material & finished product specifications development
  • Applies an analytical approach to the solution of a wide variety of problems and assimilates the details and significance of various scientific analyses, procedures, and tests.
  • Demonstrates initiative, creativity and thoroughness in the execution of complex projects.
  • Plans and conducts independent research projects and participates in the development of project objectives.
  • May lead cross-functional teams charged with the development of new business opportunities. Develops strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Conducts new product research and development of pizza crust.
  • Contributes to the development of project strategies and recommends technical direction to management.
  • Fully understands food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
  • Evaluates technical trends in their specific area of expertise or assignment and makes recommendations for process or product improvements and identify opportunities for new or improved process or products.
  • Conducts or supervises the testing of new products in test kitchen, the development of specific processing methods in bakery pilot plant and scaling products up in manufacturing facilities.
  • Organize and direct sample development for sales presentations, consumer testing and food safety assurance
  • Maintains written technical documentation and product and process specifications as pertaining to R&D.
  • Utilizes or directs internal (manufacturing, engineering, marketing, quality systems, procurement) and external (suppliers, consultants) functional experts to resolve issues.
  • Assist in PR events, food shows and Sales presentations on key customer calls
  • Provide technical support/serves as product development contact for Sales, Customer and Operations
  • Will work cross functionally to deliver year over year cost savings.

Qualifications:
  • Specific, demonstrated experience in bakery industry.
  • Strong interpersonal, project management and communication skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
  • Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Strong computer skills are necessary
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Bakery Science, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Culinary or equivalent
3-5+ years specific to Bakery R&D
If you wish to review our other job opportunities, please go to our careers page: http://www.onwardgroup.com/careers/zoho-submit-resume/
Onward Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.

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