R&D Food Scientist

About This Role

Support pilot plant operations and industrial implementation of new products, assisting with trial execution, data collection, and commissioning new production lines. Ensure hygiene, safety, and efficiency in the experimental platform and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials with R&D project leads
• Prepare equipment configurations and manage raw material and packaging inventory
• Support trial execution, troubleshooting, and post-trial cleaning (CIP)
• Collect, format, and analyze trial data from acquisition systems
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment
• Support commissioning of new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations for smooth product scale-up
• Participate in factory audits and identify optimization opportunities
• Monitor product quality during production runs and assist in root cause analysis
• Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations
• Strong foundation in food science and process engineering
• Hands-on experience on the plant floor
• Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design
• Experience in improving processes, recipes, equipment upgrades, and testing methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations

Nice to Have

• Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing

Skills

* Required skills