R&D Food Scientist - Masa Flour & Corn Milling

Madison, WI

Posted: 12/15/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Food & Beverage Job Number: 12.15.25MR Pay Rate: 120,000 - 150,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

R&D Food Scientist – Masa Flour & Corn Milling

Who You Are

You are a technically driven innovator with a strong passion for food science and a talent for tackling complex problems.  You excel in collaborative environments, enjoy serving as a subject matter expert, and are motivated by developing products that deliver meaningful impact.  You are confident managing projects from initial concept through commercialization and value hands-on collaboration with customers to ensure successful outcomes.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to lead innovation within a growing and forward-thinking organization.
  • Hands-on involvement in advanced projects that influence the future of mass and arepa flour products.
  • A team-oriented culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at mribando@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$120,000 - $150,000

Benefits Available

Job Requirements

What You Bring

  • A solid educational background in Food Science, Grain Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
  • 5-10+ years of experience in masa flour product development, manufacturing, operational, or commercialization.
  • In-depth expertise in nixtamalization, corn varieties, and mass performance characteristics.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and scale-up processes.
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish would be considered a plus.
  • Strong communication abilities paired with a customer-focused approach.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at mribando@cps4jobs.com.

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