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Sr. Food Scientist / Food Scientist #ESF9204

Sr. Food Scientist / Food Scientist #ESF9204

ExpertHiringFullerton, CA, US
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Job Description

  • Fast-Growing Global Company with Huge Career Growth!
  • Lead Cutting-Edge Innovation in Food Packaging & Sensory Science!
  • Work with Industry Leaders & Global Teams!
  • Own High-Impact Projects with Full Visibility & Influence!
  • Collaborative, High-Performance Culture!
  • Competitive Pay, Comprehensive Benefits & Employee Discounts!
  • Drive Sustainable, Health-Conscious Product Development!

Job Type : Full Time Location : Fullerton, California Pay : Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits Job Description What you will be doing :

  • Lead or contribute to new product development (NPD) for plant-based foods, sauces, or fresh ready meals—from concept through commercialization.
  • Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) for assigned products.
  • Manage or support co-packer relationships and product excellence for outsourced production items.
  • Drive or contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis of product issues using principles from food science, microbiology, and chemistry; propose preventative actions.
  • Collaborate with vendors, process engineers, R&D chefs, and marketers to align innovation with food safety, cost, and customer expectations.
  • Research and evaluate new ingredients, packaging materials, suppliers, and co-packers.
  • Identify, evaluate, and conduct scale-up testing with prospective co-packers as needed.
  • Use project management tools to report on development timelines and milestones.
  • Stay informed of market trends and competitor innovations; recommend ideas aligned with business strategy.
  • Partner cross-functionally with QA, Operations, Marketing, and Culinary teams to ensure smooth product launches.
  • Support special projects or other R&D initiatives as assigned.

    • Experience you will need :

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
  • 4–5+ years (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior-level) of relevant experience in food manufacturing or R&D.
  • Proven experience with food product development and commercialization.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards, QMS, and process design.
  • Vendor / supplier collaboration experience, particularly in sourcing ingredients and co-manufacturing.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bilingual in Korean is a plus.
  • Experience with packaging applications and plant-based foods is highly desirable.

    • Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Mia Synrem

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    Food Scientist • Fullerton, CA, US