Sr. Food Scientist - Salacia
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Science
Research Scientist
Salacia, LLC
Jobsite Address
14101 45th Avenue NE
Marysville, WA 98270
We are recruiting for an experienced Sr. Food Scientist to provide product R&D and technical formulation expertise for Value-Added Frozen products. (More specific “Battered” frozen protein products.) You will be collaborating with customers representatives and project teams to create products from conception to commercialization. Top candidates must show a passion for the creation and development of food products.
As our Sr. Scientist you will assist in creating brand potential, evolve and improve nutritional quality, flavor, and texture of products. All included with keeping the company on track to stay at the forefront of new developments and product innovations.
As a successful candidate you must be able to demonstrate interpretation and application of scientific findings to frozen food processing, the ability to translate finding to innovative products, and the translation of these objectives in clear business project goals.
Our company is developing a new processing facility, in Marysville, WA. The facility is planned to be ready for occupancy the 4th quarter of 2022, with production beginning in January 2023. You will be responsible for developing and managing the department staff, be responsible the department success, and a key contributor to plant management.
Senior Food Scientist Responsibilities- Researching new cost-reducing manufacturing processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- Communicating to all concerned regarding food quality and safety issues.
- Utilizing formulation software to create and update formulations.
- Working on new products from conception to launch.
- Updating products specification sheets for sales preparation and updating labels.
- Recording, analyzing and summarizing research data.
- Coordinating independent laboratory testing.
- Adhering to all safety regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology and Processing, microbiology, or other related fields.
- Master’s degree in a related discipline would be a plus.
- Proven ability of working in laboratory.
- Knowledge and understanding of data science.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to do “whatever it takes” to deliver results.
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