Senior Food Scientist – Product Developer

Senior Food Scientist – Product Developer

JPG Resources bridges the gap between ideas and market success in the food & beverage industry. We are a diverse team of over 75 food & beverage industry veterans and seasoned founders who know how to get it done for both disruptive startups and the most trusted global CPG brands.

As part of the product development team, you’ll find meaningful work alongside people who care deeply about collaboration, innovation, and making great food.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on product developer with 7-10+ years of experience who can integrate technical depth and creative problem solving. You’ll lead formulation and scale-up work across a range of innovation-stage and growth-phase brands and global CPG brands, translating ambitious concepts into technically sound, manufacturable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development across a range of client-facing projects, applying structured design of experiments (DoE) from benchtop through scale-up.
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team to align on priorities, direction, and technical execution.
• Lead scale-up and commercialization trials, working directly with manufacturing partners to ensure product integrity and feasibility.
• Work cross-functionally with Project Managers as well as Strategy, Marketing, and Operations teams to move concepts toward commercialization.
• Interpret product briefs and creative concepts into practical, thoroughly documented prototypes.
• Coordinate stability tastings and sensory analysis, lead tasting sessions, and share clear takeaways with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor early-career product developers and interns by offering technical guidance and developmental support.
• Practice active listening; internalize client vision, interpret what’s not explicitly stated, and translate it into formulation strategy.
• Support knowledge sharing, documentation, and internal team alignment on process and formulation best practices.

Desired Expertise

• Hands-on experience scaling from benchtop to pilot and commercial runs, including troubleshooting during factory trials.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA), ingredient declarations, and Nutrition Facts Panel development.
• Experience collaborating with QA/RA and commercialization teams for formulation lock and tech transfer.
• Familiarity with nutritional optimization (macros, label claims, fortification strategies).
• Deep experience across more than one category of development.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in product development, preferably in consulting, brand, or ingredient roles.
• Proven technical experience in formulation, prototyping, and scale-up.
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple development work streams.
• Sharp communication skills with the presence to engage directly with clients.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science or a related field required.
• A passion for food.

Location and Compensation

This role is based in Battle Creek, MI. JPG Resources offers a competitive compensation package, including a standard suite of benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.