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Remote Plant Science Research Jobs in Romeoville, IL

Nature's Path Foods

R&D Scientist - US

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

Lead plant trials, scale-ups and new product start-ups with company manufacturing sites and co ... Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant ...

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YO AI Labs

AI Data Science Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100 - $200/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced AI Data Science Domain Experts to contribute their ... Perform independent research and fact-checking to validate technical information. * Annotate data ...

Tempus

Scientist II, Translational Research

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

... Science teams. Work with Product and Engineering teams to streamline workflow of computational ... Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote ...

Tempus

Senior Scientist I, Translational Research

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$115K - $175K/yr

... Science teams. Work with Product and Engineering teams to streamline workflow of computational ... Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote ...

micro1 AI

Research Consultant - Physics AI

Aurora, IL · Remote

$80 - $140/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge ... Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics ...

micro1 AI

Research Consultant - Physics AI

Joliet, IL · Remote

$80 - $140/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge ... Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics ...

micro1 AI

Research Consultant - Physics AI

Naperville, IL · Remote

$80 - $140/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge ... Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics ...

micro1 AI

Research Consultant - Physics AI

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $140/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge ... Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics ...

YO AI Labs

AI Data Scientist Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100 - $200/hr

Job Title: AI Data Science Domain Expert Job Type: Contractor (Part-Time) Location: Remote Job ... Perform independent research and fact-checking to validate technical information. * Annotate data ...

Tempus

Data Scientist II, Outcomes Research

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

Advanced degree (Master's with 2+ years experience or equivalent) in data science, bioinformatics ... Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote ...

YO AI Labs

AI Consulting Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100 - $200/hr

Independent Research * Problem-Solving * Attention to Detail Preferred Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, corporate strategy, business ...

ICON

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$110K - $138K/yr

Perform remote and on-site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (Site Qualification Visits, Site ... Bachelor's degree (scientific field preferred) * 5+ years monitoring clinical trials independently ...

Reach3 Insights

Senior Research Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$85K - $110K/yr

We design immersive, in-the-moment research programs, pair them with smart data science and dynamic ... Hybrid or remote working model, depending on role and location * Comprehensive paid time off

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R&D Scientist - US

Nature's Path Foods

Oak Brook, IL • On-site, Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Nature's Path Foods rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

273rd of 440 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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