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Food Scientist

Job in Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho, 83221, USA
Listing for: Basic American Foods
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Product Engineer, Food Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Food Scientist - Blackfoot, Idaho

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Food Scientist toexecute product development projects from concept through commercialization and coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure project success through a stage gate project management process.

The ideal candidate is food-focused, with a demonstrated ability to utilize scientific principles to formulate new food products that deliver on taste expectations.

Local candidates are preferred, but relocation support may be offered for a qualified candidate relocating to southeast Idaho.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization by designing and leading bench trials, supporting pilot plant and scale up of manufacturing plant trials, creating analytical reports, and organizing tasting sessions with RDQA team and/or Marketing.
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners and external suppliers to identify and troubleshoot technical product development hurdles. These partners may include, but are not limited to Project Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, QRO, Procurement, Operations, Continuous Improvement Engineering, Ingredient Suppliers, and Co-Manufacturers.
  • Develop, organize, and document product shelf-life studies and product cutting sessions. Analyze results to draw conclusions and communicate clear recommendations for next steps.
  • Support the creation, routing, and management of ingredient, formula, and finished good specifications.
  • Proactively identify ideas and research on new functional ingredients and technologies that can be used to drive continuous improvement. Apply scientific principles and foundational product development concepts to projects. Leverage Lean principles to complete Root Cause Analyses, analyze statistical data, and identify trends that inform data-driven decision ownership.
  • What We Offer Employees

    Phenomenal Benefits:
    Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with company contributions, a generous time off program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, a scholarship program for children of employees, and an employee assistance program for you and your family.

    Competitive Compensation:
    Base salary is dependent on the candidate's experience level and skill set. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position participates in an annual incentive plan.

    We're Looking for Someone With:
    • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Preferred disciplines include Food Science,Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Culinology, but other related disciplines will be considered.
    • Minimum of 3 years of related food science experience, preferably with a food manufacturer.
    • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, primarily between facilities in southeast Idaho.
    • Demonstrated ability to use scientific principles to develop new products, processes, and formulations.
    • Resourcefulness and critical thinking skills.
    • Detail orientation and an ability to manage projects, plan and coordinate project activities, communicate progress and challenges, and be a technical expert.
    • A general understanding of Lean principles and data-driven problem-solving methods, lab testing tools and apparatus, food processing and manufacturing equipment, and sensory evaluation methods.
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of management and other functions to support the effective execution of projects.
    • Local candidates to southeast Idaho are preferred, but candidates willing to relocate to the area will be considered.
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