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Excelgens, Inc

R&D Food Scientist / Product Development Scientist

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What they do

A Food and Agricultural Scientist or Technologist studies plants and animals used in food production. Researches topics related to improving quality and productivity in agriculture and livestock farming, or food science and nutrition. May specialize in applying food science to food product development.

$90,874 / year median in New Jersey

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Food Science . 3-5 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry (biscuit/snack products preferred). Experience with ingredient functionality, product development, and commercialization . Experience with pilot plant trials, factory trials, and ingredient troubleshooting is highly preferred. Willing to travel 25-40%. Must wear steel-toe/anti-slip safety shoes when required. Key Responsibilities Lead and support new product development projects from concept through commercialization. Work with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Regulatory. Plan and coordinate pilot plant and manufacturing trials. Conduct product testing, shelf-life studies, and quality evaluations. Troubleshoot ingredient and process issues during product development. Communicate project updates, risks, and timelines to stakeholders. Partner with senior leaders and suppliers to ensure successful project execution. Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
Pay:
$35.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
Referral program Application Question(s): How many years of Food R&D/Product Development experience do you have in a food manufacturing company? Do you have hands-on experience developing or improving food products in a manufacturing environment? If yes, Then How many years of experience do you have? Which of the following have you been directly responsible for? (Select all that apply) New Product Development (NPD) Ingredient functionality/troubleshooting Commercialization/Scale-up Pilot plant trials Factory/Manufacturing trials Shelf-life studies
HACCP/GMP
documentation Have you worked on biscuit, snack, or bakery product development, including pilot plant/commercialization activities? If yes, how many years of experience do you have?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Ability to
Commute:
East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Required)
Work Location:
In person