Food Scientist

Lamb Weston • Richland, WA

1d • $69,500 - $104,240

About The Position

Lamb Weston is seeking a passionate and collaborative Food Scientist to join our Innovation team. In this role, you will design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, develop insights, and support the creation and commercialization of new products and technologies. You will contribute from project conception through production testing and potential launch. The ideal candidate brings experience developing protocols, work plans, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• BS in Food Science or related field required.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive self‑starter and take ownership of assigned project tasks.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and project timelines.
• Design and execute experiments; analyze and summarize results for cross‑functional review.
• Leverage consumer insights to conceptualize and develop product prototypes and processes.
• Formulate new products to meet target ingredient statements, nutritional profiles, costs, and product attributes.
• Apply sensory evaluation tools to optimize formulations internally and externally.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes for new products.
• Identify, design, and execute product quality, stability, cooking parameter, and safety testing protocols.
• Drive cost‑saving opportunities through formulation or process improvement.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of hypotheses, methods, observations, and conclusions.
• Partner with project managers to develop and maintain accurate project timelines.
• Create product, ingredient, and processing specifications.
• Support plant trials and startup activities for new product introductions.
• Deliver compelling product presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level