Senior Food Scientist - Research & Development

Butter Buds
Racine, WI
Job Description
Role Overview

The Sr. Food Scientist - R&D will lead and execute research projects focused on dairy-based ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation. This position requires a strong scientific foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process.

What You Will Do

Design and execute laboratory experiments, including enzyme hydrolysis, testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Formulate and optimize food ingredient products using dairy materials, enzymes, flavor compounds, and other functional ingredients.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in biotechnology, enzyme hydrolysis, food engineering or food science
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven track record of initiating and managing new R&D projects

Benefits

  • Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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