Food Scientist

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® Science & Clinical is looking for a Food Scientist to work at a premier food innovation client in Aurora, CO. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 annually

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, industry-leading organization specializing in premium desserts
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and projects that foster continuous learning and professional development
• Be a key player in the creation and commercialization of innovative food products

• Providing project leadership for the development and commercialization of new products, product improvements, and cost savings initiatives in collaboration with the Culinary team
• Designing and executing experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and making sound technical recommendations for specific projects
• Developing process and formula specifications, and transferring knowledge to Quality Assurance and Operations teams
• Supporting operations and quality assurance to resolve ingredient, formula, and process issues, and managing product/process changes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new products, equipment, and processes
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance new product development, reduce costs, and expedite speed to market

• Hold a degree in Food Science or Food Engineering, preferably with a strong background in Baking Science
• Have 0–5 years of experience, with preference for internships or co-ops in food manufacturing environments
• Possess experience in new product development, from concept through commercialization within a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrate recipe/formulation and raw material knowledge
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, and ERP systems
• Are self-directed, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively
• Are willing and able to work off hours or extended periods during product scale ups
• Are open to traveling up to 30% of the time

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide…