Food Scientist

The Food Scientist will lead the design, planning, validation, and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements, and technical service for TreeHouse Foods that meet product offering requirements within the In-Store Bakery segment.

• Define the formulation, nutritional, and process parameters needed to develop a new product that meets customer expectations and project objectives.
• Work collaboratively in the execution of development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements, and cost savings projects.
• Create new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate, and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage.
• Apply sound scientific methods in all stages of development, including planning and executing trials, analyzing data, and defining solutions to achieve project goals.
• Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions.
• Partner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to provide technical expertise, including Marketing, Sales, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Engineering.
• Contribute significantly to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge.
• Understand product requirements, plant equipment, and processes to enable the creation of detailed playbooks and specifications.
• Ensure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products and provide technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical support.
• Generate and support pipeline work to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies.

You'll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• 3 years' experience in Food Science Product Development or no experience required if holding a Master's Degree in Food Science/Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team.
• Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic, and resourceful.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Aptitude for technical leadership and project management.

At TreeHouse Foods, we're committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.