Food Science Jobs

Employer: Synergy Flavors Expires: 08/16/2026 Company OverviewSynergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences. Your Role in Synergy's Success This position is responsible for compounding samples within the sweet research and development (R&D) group utilizing various pieces of laboratory and pilot scale equipment. The role is highly collaborative and supports other groups within R&D, such as the samples team, flavor creation, and applications, by ensuring our customers receive the highest quality samples, quickly. How You Will ContributeR&D Compounder ISynergy Flavors, Inc. is a leading international supplier of value-added flavors and ingredients to the global bakery, confectionary, beverage, savory, and nutrition industry. Our objective is simple, to provide great tasting flavors and ingredients for our customers.  To do this, we employ some of the industry's most creative minds.  We are headquartered in Wauconda, IL with additional operations in Chicago, IL; Hamilton, OH; Rochester, NY and Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Position SummaryThis position is responsible for compounding samples within the sweet research and development (R&D) group utilizing various pieces of laboratory and pilot scale equipment. The role is highly collaborative and supports other groups within R&D, such as the samples team, flavor creation, and applications, by ensuring our customers receive the highest quality samples, quickly.      Job ResponsibilitiesCompound finished flavors which encompasses printing formulas, gathering raw materials, precise weighing and mixing, heating, reacting, spray drying, and/or vacuum drying.Maintain laboratory and pilot plant in a clean and organized manner. Routinely complete cleaning and organization tasks and, if required, basic preventative maintenance.Work with, and support, other members of R&D to prioritize laboratory and pilot plant equipment usage, ensuring project deadlines are met.Routinely complete both physical and electronic paperwork documenting, amongst other things, batching records, equipment performance, hours worked, etc.Perform all tasks with a strong safety mindset and, if observed, report any safety observations in accordance with internal policies and procedures.Routinely communicate with members of the R&D team to provide updates on status of projects.     Qualifications and Skill RequirementsHS Diploma/GED Required0-5 yrs experience working with laboratory and pilot plant equipment, particularly within the food or pharmaceutical industry.Basic computer skills required, e.g., Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Basic mathematical skills required.Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects within any given day.Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and using good laboratory practices.Strong work ethic, organization skills, and attention to detail.Positive attitude, team player, and self-starter.Ability to work overtime and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary. Starting Pay: $19 per hourMonday - Friday 9am or a later start time availability The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.For more information on our benefits click here. Location: Wauconda, IllinoisWork Arrangement: OnsiteReporting To: R&D Operations Supervisor

Employer: EFCO Products Inc. Expires: 09/14/2026 R&D Lab & Sample TechnicianEFCO Products is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated R&D Lab & Sample Technician to support product development, sample fulfillment, and laboratory activities from concept through commercialization. This role plays a key part in bringing new ideas to life by preparing samples, supporting product testing, coordinating customer sample requests, and maintaining accurate documentation in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare laboratory samples of new and existing products.Support product development activities, including ingredient testing, cost optimization, and alternative vendor validation.Assist with product ideation, packaging concepts, and customer-specific applications.Create recipes, photographs, product labels, preparation instructions, and trend information to support marketing and customer sample programs.Coordinate the complete sample fulfillment process, including preparation, packaging, labeling, documentation, shipping, tracking, and inventory management.Maintain accurate sample, inventory, traceability, and shipping records.Communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Production, and R&D to ensure timely and accurate sample deliveries.Generate shipping labels and coordinate shipments using carrier portalsSupport ERP system data entry, validation, troubleshooting, and user training activities.Interface with customers and vendors during on-site visits.Follow all food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, food quality, laboratory operations, product development support, sample management, or a related technical environment.Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety principles, and quality systems.Experience in an SQF-certified food manufacturing environment is a plus.Experience with ERP systemsKnowledge of food labeling, ingredient functionality, product development processes, shipping requirements, and inventory control is beneficial.What We're Looking ForStrong organizational and project management skills.Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Self-motivated, hands-on, and comfortable working independently.Ability to regularly lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds.Commitment to maintaining food safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards.If you're passionate about food innovation and enjoy a role that combines product development, laboratory work, and customer sample coordination, we'd love to hear from you.

Employer: Nestlé Purina Expires: 10/02/2026 Our Product Development Associates bring ideas to life for both our wet and dry factories. As part of the Technical Services group, you’ll create the flavors, shapes, and textures often innovated in marketing and so enjoyed by pets. Come prepared to handle various intermediate-term product developments and engineering processes for the business, as well as provide technical support to manufacturing operations. You’ll leverage your sharp science background and food formulation experience to be able to effectively qualify new raw materials and suppliers. Identify and lead performance, waste reduction, and quality improvement projects to help us remain a leader on the shelf.   Our fast-paced, multi-functional teams are focused on taking new products from conception to market. So, if your full potential could be unleashed, what would you add to the ‘mix’?       Manage development, scale up, and implementation of new and existing technologies to improve the performance of existing products and develop new products Explore innovative applications of pet food product/process possibilities based on current state-of-art food technology Serve as technical resource for marketing to develop a robust pipeline of product development opportunities, which includes developing technical project plans and timelines for all assigned projects Support product formulation including appropriate ingredients, nutritional, regulatory and analytical requirements Proactively monitor and provide product maintenance for assigned product responsibilities requiring standardized scientific procedures  Initiate and implement cost reduction ideas for assigned product lines and factories  *Approximately 50% travel required  RequirementsBachelor's Degree6+ months of experience in product development (food), formulation and scale-up experience, or related  ORHigh School Diploma/GED4+ years of experience in product development (food), formulation and scale-up experience, or relatedMust be able to travel 50% of the time*The approximate pay range for this position is $65,000 to $84,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Job Requisition: 408598 

Employer: Exponent Expires: 09/04/2026 About ExponentExponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.   Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.   Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!    Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally  Our OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in New York, NY for a Summer 2026 start date. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze human performance related to a wide variety of scenarios involving consumer products, FDA/EPA-regulated products, and occupational work. These assignments will involve the analysis of past incidents and managing safety risk to help prevent such incidents in the future.  You will be responsible forSupporting a broad range of human factors and UX consulting activities, including litigation support, usability testing, sensory study design, survey development, and evaluation of how users interact with consumer products. This may include assessing human perceptual, cognitive, olfactory, and motor capabilities and their implications for safety and use-related risk.Supporting safety-focused litigation and investigations by analyzing human factors contributors to incidents, evaluating the design and effectiveness of warnings and safety information, and assessing product instructions, labeling, and patterns of use and misuseWorking on multidisciplinary teams to provide case management, data processing, structured analysis, and cross-functional project support across engineering, UX, regulatory, and scientific domainsCommunicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non-technical audiences, including clients, attorneys, and other stakeholdersProviding project management for multiple projects at a given time, including managing budgets and deadlines; managing project teams; and performing support tasks for team membersParticipating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety informationContributing to business development by building and maintaining client relationships You will have the following skills and qualificationsPh.D. in Sensory Science, Food Science, or a related psychology disciplineCurrently based in or willing to relocate to the New York City areaExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skillsExperience with U.S. food‑regulatory frameworks, including FDA and USDA compliance requirements and familiarity with CFR Title 21 as it relates to food and cosmetic products, labeling, safety, and sensory evaluation standardsStrong record demonstrating your ability to design behavioral studies using a variety of human subjects and database research methods (e.g., survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, case study)Experience leading multiple scientific studies from start (i.e., design) to finish (i.e., communicating your results)Proficiency in qualitative research methods and analyses, including study design, participant interviewing or observation, coding, and thematic analysisWillingness to travel for research sessions, client meetings, conferences, or on-site evaluationsAssertive, self-starter, and able to work with accuracy and attention to detail under pressure and/or deadlinesProficiency in analytical, statistical, and computer programming (specifically Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R)Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required   Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page]. Life @ ExponentTo learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.   Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.  Work EnvironmentAt Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite CompensationOur consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary RangeUSD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoyAccess benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent  Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.