Food Product Development Scientist

Location: Warrendale

Pay Range: $65.00hr - $70.00hr Job Overview:
The candidate will be responsible for product development and benchtop formulation, conducting prototype development, analytical testing, and supporting commercialization initiatives across various food product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct benchtop formulation, prototype development, and analytical testing. Evaluate flavor, texture, color, nutrition, and shelf life; ensure compliance with internal standards. Support innovation, renovation, productivity, and commercialization initiatives for products such as condiments, sauces, soups, and mac & cheese. Execute feasibility assessments, costings, factory trials, recipe development, technical documentation, and label creation. Provide technical guidance during initial factory production. Collaborate cross-functionally with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales.

Manage multiple concurrent assignments with strong scientific and problem-solving skills. Must Haves:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related or equivalent field. Minimum 3 4 years of real-world product development experience. Strong benchtop formulation capability. Hands-on experience running bench experiments, prototype work, analytical measurements, and related laboratory techniques. Ability to manage multiple projects with semi-structured oversight, receiving direction and executing independently. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Ability to travel 15% to factory locations. Nice to Haves:
Internships or full-time experience specifically in product development.

Experience with condiments, sauces, soups, and mac & cheese. Exposure to food service or away-from-home product categories. Demonstrated adaptability and versatility across product types or R&D environments.

Experience with sensory testing, shelf life studies, or analytical/nutritional testing. Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc.

is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers.

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