Research & Development Applications Scientist

Actus Nutrition•Eden Prairie, MN

10h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

At Actus Nutrition, the Research & Development Applications Scientist helps develop new product solutions for sports nutrition and human wellness. The role supports prototyping, formulation, process development, scale-up, and extrusion commercialization. The position conducts product and application development from early testing through launch, supports technical needs such as quality and food safety, collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers, and assists Sales and Marketing with technical materials and samples. It also supports formula development and improvement, nutritional analysis, labeling, allergen management, regulatory compliance, product documentation, plant trials, first production runs, and commercialization troubleshooting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in food science with relevant application expertise, or a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Engineering, and 2–5 years of related food-industry experience. The salary range is stated as $70,000.00–$80,0000.00 USD based on experience; applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on education, skill set, and depth of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science with expertise in dairy science, bakery items, bars, dry-blending, and/or ready-to-drink beverage applications, or a BS in Chemical Engineering or Food Engineering.
Minimum 2–5 years of related experience in the food industry.
Strong working knowledge of food science and food processing, with a focus on dairy proteins.
Demonstrated knowledge of protein ingredient functionality and product/process/packaging interactions.
Problem identification and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaborative skills.
Solid organizational skills and ability to manage numerous projects concurrently in an innovative, fast-paced organization.
Demonstrated leadership and initiative, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Attention to detail and executional excellence.
Background in development of nutritional products.
Interest in developing new products within the sports nutrition product space.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience and/or interest.

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments to support product and application development from early testing through product launch.
Support technical needs related to quality, sensory traits, stability, food safety, manufacturability, and product performance.
Work with cross-functional teams to support successful commercialization of new products.
Support Sales and Marketing with samples, prototypes, technical findings, sales materials, and product brochures.
Work with internal and external customers to identify new product opportunities.
Provide technical expertise and product knowledge to support business strategy.
Support new product development from concept and prototyping through testing, scale-up, and commercialization.
Develop new food products and improve existing formulas to meet quality, cost, performance, and customer requirements.
Assist with nutritional analysis, labeling, allergen management, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare and maintain product documentation, including formulas, specifications, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
Support plant trials, first production runs, and troubleshooting during commercialization.