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Product Developer/Food Scientist

Bolingbrook, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
As a Product Developer within the R&D team, you will play a key role in bringing new products from concept to reality. You'll create prototypes, generate analytical data, conduct trials, and support the development process by translating formulation direction into finished products and actionable insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly hands-on food scientist who enjoys working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
  • Join a fast growing food company!
  • Strong growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing food manufacturer focused on creating better-for-you products without compromising on taste. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality ingredients, and consumer-driven product development, the company continues to expand its presence within the food industry and offers employees the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Job Description

  • Develop and formulate benchtop prototypes and product samples to support innovation initiatives.
  • Design and execute experiments using proper controls and DOE (Design of Experiments) methodologies.
  • Maintain accurate product documentation, including formulas, specifications, nutritional information, and labeling data.
  • Communicate project updates, timelines, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional partners and leadership.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Marketing, and other teams to successfully execute product development projects.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive solutions that support business objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Product Developer/Food Scientist should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Meat Science, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • 2-3+ years of hands-on product development experience within food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Experience with formulation, ingredient functionality, prototyping, and product optimization.
  • Strong documentation, data analysis, and technical reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and basic statistical analysis.
  • Experience supporting sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing programs.
  • Exposure to protein products, further-processed meat products, or frozen foods is highly preferred.
  • Experience working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Join a high-growth food business investing heavily in innovation and product development.
  • Work on exciting new product launches that directly impact consumers.
  • Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a highly visible role.
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.
  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding organization.
  • Salary of $80,000 to $90,000.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Juliette Muratore
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129344

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Bolingbrook
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Juliette Muratore
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129344
 

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