Sr. Scientist (Liquid Product Development)
About The Position
Newly Weds Foods is hiring a Sr. Scientist to lead liquid product development from formulation through full-scale commercialization. The role is based on-site at the company’s Broadview, Illinois location and requires travel up to 30%, mostly local. The scientist works directly with customers and manufacturing teams to develop innovative, safe, high-quality, commercially viable products that meet sensory, cost, and shelf-life objectives. The position also provides technical leadership across product development, manufacturing integration, project delivery, customer engagement, and development of junior scientists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 6 years of direct, hands-on R&D experience.
- Proven experience scaling products from bench to full manufacturing, including leading plant trials.
- Direct experience interfacing with customers in a technical capacity, such as co-development, troubleshooting, or presentations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in liquid food or beverage development is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, ensuring products meet customer expectations and sensory, quality, cost, and shelf-life objectives.
- Apply knowledge of microbiological stability, water activity, pH control, thermal processing, and preservation systems to support product safety and compliance.
- Troubleshoot and optimize formulas, processes, and ingredient functionality.
- Partner with operations to scale formulations from bench to plant, supporting manufacturability and efficiency.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of processing technologies.
- Lead plant trials, establish product specifications, and conduct process validation.
- Participate in cross-functional short- and long-term innovation and commercialization projects involving customer, company, and, in some cases, competitor personnel.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with compressed timelines and delivery accountability.
- Interface directly with customers to understand technical requirements, present solutions, and resolve product challenges.
- Translate customer needs into actionable development strategies and commercially viable outcomes.
- Support customer presentations with technical commentary and data-backed decision making.
- Coach and train junior scientists and contribute to personnel development within the R&D organization.
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement in product development and commercialization processes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Leave of absence
- Flexible work arrangements
- Recognition programs
- Training
- Events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs
- Family support programs
- 401(k)
- Employee Incentive Plan
- Life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
- Disability compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
