Senior R&D Food Technologist – Food Ingredients (7+ yrs exp. req.)
Location: Bucks County, PA
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 + Benefits
Benefits: Medical Plan, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time | 100% On-Site
Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance available

Senior R&D Food Technologist – Food Ingredients (7+ yrs exp. req.) Description

Our client, a food ingredient manufacturer, is seeking a Senior R&D Food Technologist to join their team in Bucks County, PA. You will lead custom seasoning product development and contribute to quality control within a lab-based environment. This hands-on role involves working with a wide array of ingredients and developing seasoning solutions for meat, poultry, sauces, and snacks while collaborating with sales to meet customer requests and supervising one technician. The ideal candidate has a strong R&D background with a variety of food ingredients and flavor profiles in product development, from concept through manufacturing, and a working knowledge of food safety regulations. This is a great opportunity to join a stable team, inherit a long-standing role, and make an impact in a nimble organization with direct access to decision-makers.

Senior R&D Food Technologist – Food Ingredients (7+ yrs exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Lead development of seasoning blends and shelf-stable formulations
•    Revise and enhance existing product formulations
•    Perform sensory analysis and ingredient testing
•    Conduct visual and taste-based quality control checks
•    Supervise technician for lab sampling and QC batch reviews
•    Generate nutritional information and product labels 
•    Enter formulations and data in ERP 
•    Collaborate with sales to define and meet customer specifications
•    Troubleshoot product performance issues in manufacturing
•    Ensure compliance with food safety and labeling regulations

Senior R&D Food Technologist – Food Ingredients (7+ yrs exp. req.) Qualifications

•    Bachelors of degree required
•    7+ years of product development with food ingredients experience required
•    Knowledge of food safety laws and regulations required
•    Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel, required