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Nature's Path Foods

R&D Scientist - US

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

Stay current on emerging food technologies, ingredients, processing methods and industry trends ... Oak Brook, Illinois | Monday-Thursday onsite & Friday remote $90,000-$100,000 base salary + 10% ...

Nature's Path

R&D Scientist - US

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

Stay current on emerging food technologies, ingredients, processing methods and industry trends ... Oak Brook, Illinois | Monday-Thursday onsite & Friday remote $90,000-$100,000 base salary + 10% ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Scientist II

College Park, MD · Remote

Scientist II Location: (Remote but need to report to the duty station in college park, MD or other ... Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and procedures of nutrition, food science, or ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Food Science Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences is ...

Alphia

R&D Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site +1

JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled R&D Scientist. The R&D Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...

Merieux NutriSciences

Remote Contract Auditor

$80K - $90K/yr

Remote Contract Auditor Remote Regular (US Only) MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our ... food science and quality assurance to accurately perform auditing procedures. • Must have ...

Archer Daniels Midland

Account Manager - Remote This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: The Nutrition Division ... Culinary arts experience as a Chef or food science and development position * Advanced degree or ...

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A Remote Food Scientist conducts research, develops food products, and ensures quality and safety standards while working remotely. They analyze ingredients, improve formulations, and collaborate with teams virtually using digital tools. Responsibilities may include sensory evaluation, regulatory compliance, and optimizing food processing techniques. This role requires knowledge of food chemistry, nutrition, and industry regulations. Remote Food Scientists typically work for food manufacturers, research firms, or consulting companies.

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A Remote Food Scientist should possess a strong background in food science, chemistry, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor’s or advanced degree. Familiarity with technical tools such as food formulation software, laboratory data analysis platforms, and HACCP or other food safety certifications is typical. Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive communication, and self-motivation are important soft skills for success in a remote setting. These competencies ensure rigorous product development and collaboration while maintaining high safety and quality standards without direct onsite supervision.

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R&D Scientist - US

Nature's Path Foods

Oak Brook, IL • On-site, Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Nature's Path Foods rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

276th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

What you'll do
Lead product innovation
  • Lead new product development projects from concept and formulation through commercialization.
  • Develop prototypes across multiple product categories and present concepts to Marketing, leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Design and execute product development experiments, interpret results and recommend next steps.
  • Stay current on emerging food technologies, ingredients, processing methods and industry trends.
  • Improve existing products through ingredient, nutritional, cost and product-quality optimization.

Take products from bench to production
  • Translate bench-top concepts into commercially viable products and manufacturing processes.
  • Lead plant trials, scale-ups and new product start-ups with company manufacturing sites and co-manufacturing partners.
  • Establish processing parameters and work with Plant Operations to optimize production runs.
  • Lead pre- and post-production reviews for new product launches.
  • Travel to Nature's Path manufacturing facilities and external partners for trials, scale-up and product support, up to 25%.

Build the technical foundation
  • Develop formulations, product specifications, ingredient specifications, processing parameters and label declarations.
  • Manage nutritional information and nutritional database entries for new and revised products.
  • Coordinate third-party laboratory testing and partner with Quality on shelf-life testing and deviations.
  • Maintain accurate product-development documentation and company systems.
  • Apply working knowledge of food regulations, including USDA Organic requirements and California Proposition 65, while building knowledge of requirements in other global markets.

Partner across the business
  • Serve as an R&D subject matter expert throughout the product-development process.
  • Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to develop product P&Ls and assess commercial feasibility.
  • Work with Supply Chain to evaluate alternative ingredients and suppliers while protecting quality and product performance.
  • Create product samples for Sales, Marketing and leadership as required.
  • Balance multiple development projects and commercialization timelines.

What you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant food-industry experience.
  • 4+ years of new product development experience, including taking products from idea through commercialization.
  • Experience formulating better-for-you products, including USDA Organic products.
  • Hands-on experience with food manufacturing and scale-up.
  • Experience with cereal extrusion, baking and/or snack manufacturing is preferred.
  • Experience working within a stage-gate product-development process is an asset.
  • Experience with a nutritional database is required.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems, supply chain software, Microsoft Office and/or Asana is helpful.
  • Experience within a large CPG organization, high-growth food company or start-up environment is an asset.

Why this role
You'll have the opportunity to influence products from the earliest idea through the moment they reach full-scale production, while helping shape how we innovate in a brand-new R&D environment built for what comes next.
Oak Brook, Illinois | Monday-Thursday onsite & Friday remote
$90,000-$100,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
Equal Opportunity Employer
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