Senior Food Scientist

PS SEASONING & SPICES INC • Iron Ridge, WI

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About The Position

As part of PS Seasonings’ mission to build a world-class R&D organization, the Senior Scientist is a technical leader who will drive innovation in seasonings, sauces, and blends. This role combines hands-on formulation expertise with strategic influence, helping shape the future of flavor at PS. The Senior Scientist will lead complex projects from concept to commercialization, mentor Food Scientists, and partner cross-functionally to bring new ideas to life that delight customers, strengthen partnerships, and fuel business growth.

Requirements

• MS/PhD in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or related field; BS with extensive experience considered.
• 7–10+ years of product development experience, preferably in seasonings, sauces, condiments, or blends.
• Expertise in flavor systems, ingredient functionality, sensory science, and scale-up.
• Experience with encapsulation, clean-label strategies, or advanced flavor delivery preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA labeling, nutrition, and food safety requirements.
• Proven leadership in managing projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on problem-solving ability in plant environments.
• Highly organized, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with encapsulation, clean-label strategies, or advanced flavor delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new seasonings, sauces, and blends, including clean-label, functional, and encapsulated technologies.
• Translate culinary trends and customer requests into differentiated, scalable products.
• Manage high-complexity projects from concept through commercialization using the Stage Gate process.
• Conduct pilot trials, scale-ups, and plant validations while solving technical challenges.
• Partner with suppliers to identify innovative ingredients, technologies, and processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to align on project goals.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/USDA regulations, HACCP, GFSI standards, and PS quality systems.
• Represent PS expertise during customer presentations, tastings, and innovation sessions.
• Mentor Food Scientists and Technicians, providing coaching and technical guidance.
• Drive cost-savings initiatives through ingredient optimization, yield improvement, and process efficiency.
• Maintain product specifications, nutritional documentation, and labeling accuracy.
• Stay current on food science trends, regulations, and emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• 50% Off Employee Discount
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Outdoor Courtyard with Putting Green
• Delicious Smells

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees