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Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Food Scientist

Carnegie, PA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Food Scientist Position Summary Vantage Specialty Chemicals is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Scientist to support product design, process development, and application testing within ...

Griffith Foods

Food Scientist

Alsip, IL · Hybrid

$72K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Food Scientist, your responsibilities will include:Functions as a scientist to lead and evaluate suitability of alternate/secondary supply raw materials in execution of the GPE raw material ...

JRG Partners

Food Scientist

Omaha, NE · On-site

$80K/yr

As a Food Scientist, reporting to the R&D Manager, you are an essential contributor to product development for our plant-based proteins products. You will bring a food forward focused mindset to ...

Actalent

Food Scientist

Los Angeles, CA

$53 - $62.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Food Scientist This role focuses on developing and formulating innovative flavors that support customer requests and product innovation initiatives within the food, beverage, and flavor industry. The ...

Griffith Foods

Food Scientist

Alsip, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Food Scientist LOCATION: Hybrid in Alsip, IL on average 3-4 days a week in office COMP RANGE: $80,000 - $100,000/year Griffith Foods is hiring a Food Scientist to support Griffith Foods North America ...

House-Autry Mills

Food Scientist

Four Oaks, NC · On-site

We are looking for a Food Chemist/Food Scientist who is responsible for the research, development ... Must be able to work evenings and weekends when, and if, workload dictates the need. * Some travel ...

Talnt

Food Scientist

Akron, OH

$70K - $95K/hr

About the Role The Food Scientist plays a key role within Research & Development by developing, formulating, testing, and optimizing innovative food, beverage, nutraceutical, and dietary supplement ...

Deep Foods

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Food Scientist

Union, NJ · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Food Scientist About the company Deep Foods is one of the leading manufacturers of Indian foods. Since 1977, it has been tantalizing the taste buds of Indian food lovers. Using authentic recipes ...

Actalent

Food Scientist

Detroit Lakes, MN

$55K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Food Scientist This Food Scientist role focuses on driving product innovation, customer collaboration, and commercialization within a food manufacturing environment. You will combine hands-on ...

B&G Foods, Inc.

Food Scientist

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$81K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role of the Food Scientist is to provide technical leadership and assistance to Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and R&D. This is a hands-on food science position, in which the ...

Meijer Companies Ltd

Food Scientist

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

The Quality Scientist acts as the subject matter expert for Meijer brand food products as it pertains to the physical, chemical and organoleptic properties of food. The Quality Scientist serves as a ...

Clabber Girl Corporation

Food Scientist

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$81K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role of the Food Scientist is to provide technical leadership and assistance to Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and R&D. This is a hands-on food science position, in which the ...

SIEMER MILLING COMPANY

Food Scientist

Teutopolis, IL

$65K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Food Scientist Compensation: Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 We offer competitive pay and benefits - group health insurance, life insurance, Company paid Dental insurance, Optical Insurance, PTO, Paid ...

Monogram Foods

Food Scientist

Chandler, MN · On-site

$63K - $67K/yr

The Research and Development Food Scientist is expected to serve as a technical services consultant, developing and supporting the commercialization of new products from the conception stage through ...

Monogram Foods

Food Scientist

Chandler, MN · On-site

The Research and Development Food Scientist is expected to serve as a technical services consultant, developing and supporting the commercialization of new products from the conception stage through ...

Abbott Laboratories company

Food Scientist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55K - $110K/yr

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Food Science with strong analytical and communication skills. This is an on-site position offering a salary range of $55,300 to $110,700, tailored to skills and ...

Abbott Laboratories company

Food Scientist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55K - $110K/yr

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Food Science with strong analytical and communication skills. This is an on-site position offering a salary range of $55,300 to $110,700, tailored to skills and ...

B&G Foods

Food Scientist

Parsippany, NJ

$81K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role of the Food Scientist is to provide technical leadership and assistance to Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and R&D. This is a hands-on food science position, in which the ...

High Liner Foods

Food Scientist

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Food Scientist is a leading member of the Product Development and a cross- functional team responsible for delivering the initiatives, business plan, and objectives of High Liner Foods Inc. The ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend food scientist in the United States is $90,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is there a demand for weekend food scientists?

Weekend food scientists are in demand in the food industry, especially for roles involving product development, quality control, and research that require flexible schedules. Many companies seek professionals who can work outside traditional weekday hours to meet project deadlines and conduct testing during off-peak times.

How many hours does a weekend food scientist work a week?

A weekend food scientist typically works part-time hours during weekends, often around 8 to 20 hours per week, depending on the employer and project needs. The schedule may include early mornings, evenings, or flexible hours to accommodate testing and research activities.

What is the difference between Weekend Food Scientist vs Food Technologist?

AspectWeekend Food ScientistFood Technologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Food Science or related field; often entry-levelBachelor's or higher in Food Science or Food Technology; may require certifications
Work EnvironmentPart-time, weekends, laboratory or food production settingsFull-time, laboratories, manufacturing plants, or R&D facilities
Industry UsageUsed in food testing labs, small food companies, or freelance consultingEmployed by large food companies, manufacturers, or research institutions
Common Search/ComparisonWeekend Food Scientist vs Food Technologist

The Weekend Food Scientist typically works part-time, focusing on food testing, quality checks, or small-scale product development during weekends. In contrast, a Food Technologist usually holds a full-time position in larger organizations, involved in product development, process improvement, and compliance. Both roles require a background in food science, but the scope and work environment differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Food Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,961 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Food Scientist

Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Carnegie, PA • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Food Scientist
Position Summary
Vantage Specialty Chemicals is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Scientist to support product design, process development, and application testing within the Vantage Food R&D team. This role is ideal for an early-career food scientist or engineer looking to build hands-on experience in developing food ingredient formulation and scalable manufacturing processes. The Food Scientist will assist in designing and testing food ingredients and release agents that improve food products and enhance food manufacturing processes. This role will also support the development of reproducible production processes, evaluate product stability, and ensure compatibility with customer formulations and manufacturing operations. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Quality, Operations, and Sales, as well as engagement with customers and raw material suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development, optimization, and testing of Vantage food ingredients and release agents based on project briefs from Marketing and Sales
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate ingredient application potential; includes developing application guidelines, preparing technical reports, and providing training and technical guidance to internal and external partners
  • Support lab-scale batch production and help define manufacturing procedures and specifications based on experimental data
  • Participate in scaling up formulations and transferring processes to manufacturing operations
  • Analyze experimental results and contribute to recommendations for process and formulation improvements
  • Conduct basic performance and stability testing, sensory evaluations, and packaging compatibility assessments
  • Conduct in-house applications testing of prototypes and/or coordinate testing with third-party service providers
  • Maintain accurate, organized records of experimental work and ensure timely data entry into internal systems
  • Coordinate with Marketing and Sales to fulfill customer sample requests and complete customer-specific application testing
  • Support the development of technical marketing content, including product brochures, presentations, and data summaries
  • Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Education & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in formulation and/or manufacturing of food products or food ingredients

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents
  • Basic knowledge of ingredient chemistry, formulation techniques, and laboratory practices
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to technical audiences
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office programs, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites, partners, or customers
  • Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing plant environments for up to six (6) hours per day
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lb. during course of normal work

Preferred Skills
  • Experience in formulation, processing, and testing of food products, including sensory evaluation
  • Experience in industrial scale food operations, especially baked goods
  • Understanding of stability testing and product evaluation methods
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams

Pay and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is: $70,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.
Vantage offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees, including:
  • Medical, HSA, dental, vision
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • EAP, identity theft protection
  • Paid time off, Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity
Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.
About Vantage
Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers' technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.
We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you'll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We're convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you're going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.

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