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Product Developer/Food Scientist

Michael Page
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • $80,000–$90,000 Per Year
11 days ago

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.

Join a fast growing food company!Strong growth opportunities

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.

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.

  • 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBolingbrook, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Animal Husbandryunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • Experiment Designunmatched
  • Fast Foodunmatched
  • Food Productionunmatched
  • Food Scienceunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Frozen Foodsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Test Programunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched

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