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Food Scientist - Chocolate Summary We're looking for a hands‑on Food Scientist to support chocolate product development, scale‑ups, and co‑manufacturing. This role works across R D and Operations to help bring new chocolate products from concept to production. Key Responsibilities Assist with chocolate formulation work, benchtop trials, and scale‑ups. Support QA, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate co‑manufacturing projects, timelines, and production readiness. Help plan production trials, update SOPs, and support process improvements. Receive and manage ingredients and packaging; maintain FIFO and traceability. Set up production lines, perform changeovers, and complete sanitation tasks. Maintain a clean, safe, and GMP‑compliant work environment. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field or prerequisite experience Experience in chocolate, confectionery, or food manufacturing preferred. Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills. Comfortable working in both and production settings and administrative. Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. Buoyant Brands, Inc. , also known as The Feel Good Company, is a diverse manufacturer of chocolates and confections with two main divisions: Buoyant Chocolates, which produces the Buoyant Guilty Pleasures, Buoyant Superfoods, and Buoyant Better for You product lines; and Monarch Co-Manufacturing Services (MCMS), which produces private-label sweets and snacks for other well-known US brands. Buoyant-branded products are sold nationwide through a growing network of retail stores. The company's products are known for their high-quality ingredients and modern design, highlighting bold, impactful flavors and functional benefits. Buoyant's mission is to improve health and happiness for consumers by offering a memorable sweets-and-snacks experience with every bite of a Buoyant product. Buoyantbrands.com

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Bachelor. Associate and/or

Culinary School Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

baking or culinary: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Parma, OH 44134 (Required)

Work Location:

In person