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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical development scientist in the United States is $38.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technical Development Scientist vs Research Scientist?

AspectTechnical Development ScientistResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biology, or related fields; sometimes PhDBachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant scientific disciplines
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, product development teams, manufacturing settingsResearch labs, academic institutions, corporate R&D
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, consumer goods companiesUniversities, research institutes, corporate R&D divisions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Technical Development Scientist focuses on translating research into practical products, working closely with manufacturing and product teams. In contrast, the Research Scientist primarily conducts experiments to generate new knowledge or innovations. Both roles require strong scientific credentials and often overlap in industry settings, but their core objectives differ: development versus discovery.

What does a technical development scientist do?

A technical development scientist designs and develops new products, processes, or technologies in a laboratory or research setting. They conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve or create innovative solutions, often using tools like laboratory instruments and software. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of scientific principles are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Technical Development Scientist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,420 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Sr. Research and Development Scientist

Totowa, NJ • On-site

New Cibo Vita LLC
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$76K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms.

  • Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications, including investigating texture stability and shelf life.

  • Evaluate processing parameters and support pilot-scale validation to ensure technical robustness and scalability.

Job description

About Us:

At Cibo Vita, innovation drives everything we do. Based in Totowa, NJ, we craft premium healthy snacks under the Nature’s Garden brand, combining quality ingredients with creative flavor and function. Our products are designed to support wellness, sustainability, and better snacking choices-helping consumers “Snack with Purpose.”

Job Summary:

The Sr. Research and Development Scientist reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff. The Senior R&D Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.

Key Responsibilities:
    1.Technical Platform Development
  • Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).
  • Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structurefunction relationships. Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.
      • 2.Advanced Formulation Science
  • Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.
  • Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelflife quality indicator.
  • Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues. Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.
      • 3.Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation
  • Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.
  • Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.
  • Support pilotscale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.
      • 4.Stability Prediction
  • Design preliminary accelerated and realtime stability studies.
  • Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.
      • 5.Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.
  • Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.
  • Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.
      • 6.Documentation & Technical Governance
  • Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.
  • Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.
    • Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

    Requirements:

    2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

    Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

    Experience in pilot plant or manufacturing scale-up environments preferred.

    What do we offer:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Career advancement and training

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