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Senior Research and Development Scientist- Bakery

The Senior Research and Development Scientist- Bakery leads the development and commercialization of both new and existing product concepts, operating independently from ideation through full implementation. Primary product categories include cookies, bars, crackers, gluten-free products, and extruded snacks.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, with strong emphasis on manufacturing processes

· Facilitate the successful transfer of technical knowledge to the Operations team following commercialization

· Design and implement research programs focused on cost optimization

· Identify technical challenges and lead cross-functional investigations to determine root causes

· Partner closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams during commercialization efforts

· Establish and recommend product specifications and quality standards for both new and existing products

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Procurement, Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations

· Serve as a technical leader within the organization and for external clients

· Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting priorities as business needs evolve

· Mentor, guide, and oversee the work of other scientists on the team

· Perform additional duties as assigned

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Education and Experience

· 5-10 years of experience in food product development, with a strong focus on plant commercialization of bakery products

· Demonstrated success in bringing new product concepts to market

· Experience mentoring and developing team members

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant plant commercialization experience will also be considered