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Associate Food Scientist

We are seeking an Associate Food Scientist to join our R&D team.  This is an entry-level to early career role designed for a recent graduate or someone with 0-2 years of industry experience who is excited to build hands-on technical skills and grow into owning product development projects.

This role blends hands-on lab work with increasing responsibility in formulation, scale-up, and commercialization.  You’ll work closely with senior scientists, operations, and cross-functional partners to support product development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support formulation, bench-trials, and product development activities
• Prepare samples for internal evaluation, sensory testing, and external partners
• Execute lab, pilot, and plant trials, assist with setup, run and cleanup
• Accurately document formulas, trial results, and observations
• Maintain lab organization and follow food safety and GMP requirements
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
• Support troubleshooting during scale-up and production as needed
• Occasional travel to manufacturing or supplier locations as required

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$50,000 - $80,000

Benefits Available

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science required, will consider chemistry, bio degree IF they have a few years of practical experience. Fresh grads must have a Food Science degree
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
• Willingness to work onsite
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a lab / pilot plant environment

Preferred

• 0-2 years of experience in food R&D, manufacturing, or quality
• Hands-on experience with food formulation, processing, or lab equipment
• Familiarity with basic food safety, GMPs, or pilot plant operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on, curious learner who wants to build real product development skills
• Someone comfortable staring in a technician-style role and growing into more ownership
• A team player who values accuracy, follow-through, and collaboration
• Interest in seeing products move from concept – plant – consumer

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.

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