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Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Liberal, KS

This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who ... Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations for smooth product scale-up.

Chew CPG Inc

R&D Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

As an R&D Technician, you will have a proficient level of technical knowledge and understanding of food science, ingredients, and processing, as well as different cooking methods and cuisines. This ...

The Farmer's Dog

Food Science Associate

Omaha, NE · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You have 1-3 years of experience in a food science, R&D, or related technical role. Experience with pet food product development preferred. * You are highly organized and thrive on keeping projects ...

The Farmer's Dog

Food Science Associate

Omaha, NE

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You have 1-3 years of experience in a food science, R&D, or related technical role. Experience with pet food product development preferred. * You are highly organized and thrive on keeping projects ...

American Nutrition

R&D Scientist

Ogden, UT

The R&D Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new ... Comprehend and apply food science and pet nutrition principles effectively in project work.

American Nutrition

R&D Scientist

Bern, KS

The R&D Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new ... Comprehend and apply food science and pet nutrition principles effectively in project work.

Alphia

R&D Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site +1

The R&D Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new ... Comprehend and apply food science and pet nutrition principles effectively in project work.

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What is the difference between Permanent Food Science Research vs Food Technologist?

AspectPermanent Food Science ResearchFood Technologist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Food Science or related fieldBachelor's in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, R&D departmentsFood manufacturing facilities, quality control labs, product development
Industry UsagePrimarily in research, development, and academiaProduct development, quality assurance, production

Permanent Food Science Research focuses on conducting scientific studies, developing new food products, and advancing food safety standards. Food Technologists apply scientific principles to develop, improve, and ensure the quality of food products in manufacturing settings. While both roles require a background in food science, research roles are more lab and theory-oriented, whereas technologists work directly with production and product implementation.

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R&D Food Scientist

Flora Food Group

Liberal, KS

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Location: On-Site at Hugoton, KS Factory
Reports To: Pilot Plant Supervisor / Senior R&D Manager

About the Role

We're looking for a Food Scientist to support pilot plant operations and industrial implementation of new products. In this role, you'll assist with trial execution, data collection, and commissioning of new production lines, while ensuring hygiene, safety, and efficiency in our experimental platform. You'll also coordinate the collection of sales samples and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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

  • Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials with R&D project leads.
  • Prepare equipment configurations and manage raw material and packaging inventory.
  • Support trial execution, troubleshooting, and post-trial cleaning (CIP).
  • Collect, format, and analyze trial data from acquisition systems.
  • Maintain hygiene, safety, and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment.

Production Support & Industrial Implementation

  • Support commissioning of new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations for smooth product scale-up.
  • Participate in factory audits and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Monitor product quality during production runs and assist in root cause analysis.

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

  • Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs.
  • Update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety.
  • Stay current with food processing technologies and propose equipment upgrades.

Training & Collaboration

  • Assist in training interns and temporary staff on pilot plant procedures and safety protocols.
  • Participate in technical workshops and cross-functional collaboration for product launches.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations.
  • Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong foundation in food science and process engineering; hands-on experience on the plant floor.
  • Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design.
  • Experience in improving processes, recipes, equipment upgrades, and testing methodologies.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

What's next

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!

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We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. 

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.