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Kelly Services

Food Scientist

Aurora, CO

$70K - $90K/yr

Hold a bachelor's degree in Food Science or Food Engineering, with a strong Baking Science background * Have 0-5 years of experience (internships or co-ops with food manufacturers strongly preferred)

Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Hugoton, KS

This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...

Dessert Holdings Inc.

R&D Food Scientist

Aurora, CO · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background bachelor's 0 to 5 years' experience required, with strong preference for internships or co-ops with food ...

Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Hugoton, KS · On-site

This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...

Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Hugoton, KS · On-site

This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...

3P Partners

Process Engineer

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

* Own process optimization and capital execution for a high growth food manufacturing operation ... The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands on execution, analytical ...

Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Liberal, KS · On-site

This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...

JBS USA

QA/FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Green Bay, WI

Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by leveraging advance engineering skillsets Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team ...

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Gordon Food Service

Business Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... As a Business Developer, for Independent Food Service Sales you will cultivate relationships and ...

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JBS Imports

QA/FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Green Bay, WI · On-site

Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by leveraging advance engineering skillsets * Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team ...

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PepsiCo

R&D Principal Scientist

Plano, TX · On-site

$119K - $140K/yr

Lead training and development for new hires and developers in R&D on flavors & seasonings development. #LI-DNI Qualifications Position requires a Bachelor's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Food ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for food developer in the United States is $16.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Food Scientist

Food Scientist

Kelly Services

Aurora, CO

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly Science & Clinical® is looking for a Food Scientist for a Direct Hire opportunity at leading organization in Aurora, CO. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 annuallyWhy you should apply to be Food Scientist:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, and retirement contributions
  • Opportunity to join a high-growth organization with a strong reputation in the food industry
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment with cross-functional teams
What’s a typical day as Food Scientist? You’ll be:
  • Providing project leadership in the development and commercialization of new products, product improvement, and cost savings
  • Designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and making technical recommendations for specific projects
  • Developing process specifications and ensuring accurate knowledge transfer to QA and Operations teams
  • Supporting Operations and QA to resolve ingredient, formula, and process issues, and managing product/process changes
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new products, equipment, or processes
  • Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product development, reduce costs, and expedite speed to market
  • Acting as a liaison between Culinary, Production, Sales, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams
  • Translating bench specifications to on-floor processes for smooth rollouts of new products and equipment
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Food Engineering, with a strong Baking Science background
  • Have 0–5 years of experience (internships or co-ops with food manufacturers strongly preferred)
  • Are experienced in new product development, prototyping, and commercialization within a manufacturing environment
  • Possess recipe/formulation and raw material knowledge
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Are proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, and ERP systems
  • Are self-directed, responsible for managing your own projects and meeting timelines
  • Are able/willing to work off hours or extended time during product scale ups and travel up to 30% as needed
What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

In addition to pay other benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply today!


As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
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