Product Development Scientist

Job#: 3037525

Job Description:

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST

Onsite in Cincinnati, OH

6-month contract + extension

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide hands on product development and food science/food technology expertise to support the development, optimization, and commercialization of food products. This role is focused on bench top formulation, recipe optimization, and technical problem solving, while operating within the Corporate Food Technology (CFT) Organization.

The Product Development Scientist collaborates cross functionally to bring products from concept through commercialization while maintaining Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) standards and demonstrating our core values of respect, integrity, inclusion, and safety.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and optimize product formulations at the bench and pilot scale, including ingredient evaluation, recipe adjustment, and cost or quality improvements
• Execute hands on bench top experimentation and support pilot plant and plant trials for new and existing products
• Partner cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Sensory, Marketing and Project Management teams to support product commercialization
• Support commercialization activities, including scale up, trial execution, process validation, and issue resolution during plant runs
• Troubleshoot product or process challenges at the manufacturing plant level and recommend practical, technically sound solutions
• Support reformulation initiatives to improve cost, quality, performance, or supply continuity while maintaining product integrity
• Follow established manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, and documentation processes throughout development and commercialization
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including formulations, specifications, and technical summaries
• Participate in sensory evaluations and collaborate with Sensory teams to assess product quality and consumer feedback
• Demonstrate strong project organization skills, managing multiple development projects that may shift in scope or priority
• Adapt quickly to changing project needs, business priorities, or timelines while maintaining attention to detail
• Utilize and learn computer based tools and applications to support formulation work, project tracking, and technical documentation
• Some travel is required to support plant trials, and commercialization efforts
• Perform all job functions safely and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements

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MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Revised)

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Bakery Science, or a related technical discipline (such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering)
• 3+ years of hands on product development or food technology experience including ingredients, examples: flavors, colors, sweeteners, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, fat, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with bench top formulation and recipe optimization
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, plant trials, or scaled production processes
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to apply food science fundamentals in practical situations
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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DESIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Experience supporting commercialization, plant trials, or line trials for food products
• Exposure to troubleshooting product quality or process issues at the plant level
• Experience working across multiple product categories or formulations
• Strong project planning and organizational skills, with the agility to adapt to shifting priorities
• Comfort using computer based applications (formulation software, documentation systems, project management tools) and willingness to learn new technologies
• Passion for hands on product development and continuous learning

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

June 8, 2026

Pay Range:

$42 - $47 per hour

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