R&D Food Scientist

Louisville, CO

100% Onsite | April – October Contract | $51.72/hr

Potential to be a foot in the door for a perm role or extension!

Overview

A leading food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an R&D Food Scientist to support product innovation, renovation, and commercialization efforts.

You will lead and execute product development projects, working cross-functionally to bring new and improved products from concept through plant launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop formulations supporting:
• Innovation
• Renovation
• Productivity initiatives
• Manage medium to high complexity R&D projects through stage-gate process
• Serve as the R&D lead within cross-functional project teams
• Partner with:
• Ingredient suppliers
• Co-manufacturers
• External vendors
• Design and execute product trials and experiments
• Organize tastings and evaluate results with cross-functional teams
• Support consumer testing:
• Sample production
• Product quality validation
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to commercialize products
• Prepare and manage:
• Product specifications
• Documentation for production startup
• Share best practices across global R&D teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field with 5–10 years of experience
• OR Master’s degree with 3–5 years of experience
• Experience in:
• Food or beverage product development
• Commercialization in manufacturing environments
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, and Engineering
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable mentoring or guiding junior team members
• Proficient with standard R&D and documentation tools

Compensation & Details

• Pay: $51.72/hr
• Schedule: 100% onsite in Louisville, CO
• Duration: April through October contract (potential to extend based on project needs)

Benefits (Contract)

• Weekly pay
• Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to support product development within a global food manufacturing environment

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a key part in delivering new and improved products to market. You will directly impact product quality, consumer experience, and successful plant commercialization.