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Maker's Pride

R&D Food Scientist

Front Royal, VA

JOB SUMMARY Maker's Pride is the leading contract manufacturer in North America with 25 ... R&D Food Scientist L1 - NBI (New Bakery & Innovation R&D Platform) within Maker's Pride (MP) is a ...

Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Hugoton, KS

Pilot Plant Supervisor / Senior R&D Manager About the Role We're looking for a Food Scientist to ... Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred. * Strong ...

Flora Food Group

R&D Food Scientist

Hugoton, KS

Pilot Plant Supervisor / Senior R&D Manager About the Role We're looking for a Food Scientist to ... Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred. * Strong ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development food manufacturing in the United States is $101,794.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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R&D Food Scientist

R&D Food Scientist

Sterling Engineering, Inc

Chicago, IL

$26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Title:R&D Food Scientist (Bi-Lingual English & Spanish)Location:Chicago, ILHire Type:Direct HireShift:1st Shift | Monday FridayCompensation:$26.00/hourBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTOLanguage Requirement:Must be bilingual in English and SpanishMust Have Experience:Research & Development within a food manufacturing environmentJob Summary:Seeking a Bilingual Quality R&D Technician to support new product development, quality initiatives, and documentation management within a food manufacturing environment. This cross-functional role collaborates with Production, Quality, Operations, and suppliers to help launch new products while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in both lab and manufacturing settings.Job Duties:Assist in new product development projects, supporting items such as snack products, flatbreads, and customer-branded formulations from concept through commercializationPerform bench-top, lab, and pilot plant trials, making formulation adjustments to achieve targeted taste, texture, nutrition, shelf life, and cost objectivesMaintain and update technical documentation, including formulations, testing data, SOPs, product specifications, and change documentationPartner with Production, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Operations teams to ensure successful product scale-up and manufacturabilitySupport food safety, regulatory, and labeling compliance in accordance with company standards and customer requirementsConduct sensory testing, shelf-life analysis, and competitive product evaluations to support product improvements and development initiativesCommunicate with ingredient and packaging suppliers regarding specifications, quality concerns, and corrective actions when neededAssist with supplier quality investigations, documentation reviews, and follow-up communicationProvide bilingual communication support with vendors and suppliers in both English and SpanishContribute to supplier qualification efforts, ingredient sourcing, and continuous improvement projectsQualifications:1 3 years of experience in food product development, R&D, or a similar role within a food manufacturing environmentBachelor?s degree preferred in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related disciplineBilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)Strong documentation, organization, and attention-to-detail skillsAbility to communicate professionally with cross-functional teams and external suppliersComfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing and R&D environmentQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.