Senior Bakery Scientist

Houston, TX

Posted: 01/29/2026 Industry: Laboratory - Food & Beverage Job Number: 5.26KO Pay Rate: 110,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Senior Bakery Scientist

Under limited supervision, this role leads the formula design, validation and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements and cost savings initiatives.  This role will also serve as technical assistance to the manufacturing sites and supervisor.

Essentials for this Role:

  • Self-directed, independent contributor applying technical skills in problem resolution and execution of development from bench to production scale for new products and product improvements
  • Lead higher-level technically complex projects and contribute through cross-functional team to execute (Operations, QA, Procurement, Sales, etc.)
  • Ability to understand manufacturing processes and their implications on formula development
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow for flexible interactions with R&D, Operations, Food Safety and Business team members
  • Highly engaged in the organization’s commercialization processes
  • Independently seek out, apply and share knowledge of competitive activities, industry trends and emerging technology
  • Utilize technical knowledge to mentor others and drive increased technical depth across R&D organization
  • Subject Matter Expert who contributes significantly, directly, and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge in functional ingredients that drive performance and claims
  • Identify problems and drive cross-functional exploration to determine root cause with a focus on developing corrective action; apply corrective action to future projects to reduce repeat problem resurrection
  • Understand and apply product requirements, plant equipment capabilities and processes to drive technology across businesses in problem resolution
  • Identify and develop research programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies

**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

$110,000

Benefits Available

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required: Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related field
  • 7-10 years of technical experience in industry
  • Technical knowledge and leadership in baking, dough and/or griddle products formulations and associated technologies
  • Ability and desire to lead and educate others in technical activities such as formulation and experimental design
  • Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross=functional team
  • Must be a self-starter, independent, organized, energetic, and resourceful
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Aptitude for technical leadership and project management
  • Invests time and effort in professional development and supporting customer-centric culture

**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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Meet Your Recruiter

Kristine O'Sullivan
Sr. Partner

The Food and Beverage Division specializes in the placement of technical professionals in the food and beverage industry from entry level to executive level candidates. I have a talented group of recruiters who specifically source Technical Sales Professionals, Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Executive Technical professionals, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Service, Nutrition, Analytical and Corporate Chefs. We work on both a contingent basis for professional level searches and retained search for executive level searches. CPS, Inc. has been in the talent recruitment business for 40+ years and we recruit nationwide.

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