Research And Development Scientist - Product Innovation

Research And Development Scientist - New Product Innovation

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$68,000.00/yr - $/yr

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Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey / No

Ho, NYC. (This position requires relocation to our No

Ho (New York City) location approximately one year from now.)

Our Chobani Research and Development Labs department is at the forefront of product development and innovation. It’s inspiring to be part of something bigger than yourself. We have an insatiable appetite for making a difference. Our Research and Development Lab Scientist I will play an integral role in developing our next wave of product innovations, while also providing technical support for our growing base business.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in food microbiology and demonstrated expertise in innovation to help Chobani advance its mission of making healthy and delicious fermented foods. This role will involve supporting existing business as well as working on innovative projects that shape future food products.

• Execute research & development plans and strategies for product development in alignment with company objectives.
• Design and conduct experiments based on project goals, ensuring excellent record‑keeping, rigorous data collection and analysis, and preparation of project summaries.
• Plan and carry out development work at lab and pilot scale: design, develop, and lead tests to qualify new products and to support changes in existing products.
• Perform analytical measurements using microbial, chemical, and physical methods on food and experimental products. Acquire and analyze data using advanced tools and present results.
• Stay current with scientific and technological advances in the field by reviewing the literature and actively networking with colleagues and industry experts.
• Manage technical development projects focusing on product development, process, and product care to enable Chobani to improve and launch more innovative food and beverage products.
• Lead and document development projects from conceptualization through commercialization—including establishing budgets and meeting targets within specified time constraints.
• Communicate project requirements, recommendations, and status updates to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Work directly with plant processing and production teams to ensure that trial runs and startup operations are properly executed.
• Adhere to Chobani’s safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Collaborate effectively across teams: share information, support colleagues, and foster positive teamwork to ensure smooth project execution and problem solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science/Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field, with strong microbiology skills.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred, especially for roles involving method development and product innovation.

• Experience with microbiology of fermented dairy products (e.g., yogurt, kefir, cheese, cultured milk), including starter cultures, fermentation kinetics, and work with lactic acid bacteria.
• Knowledge of dairy chemistry is preferred.
• Experience in microbial characterization and strain development is an advantage.
• Experience handling various microbes and operating fermentation units is an asset.
• Familiarity with probiotics and their applications in food is a plus.
• Skills in microbial quality assessment.
• Background in process and product development and commercialization of food processes.
• Training or coursework in sensory science / sensory evaluation is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading product development projects: timeline development/management, testing/trials, operational launch, and scale up.
• Familiarity advanced research tools and statistical analysis.

• Excellent teamwork skills: ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions, share knowledge, support others, and work toward…