About Us: Since 2015, the team at INW-Phoenix Formulations has been focused on creating strong teams to maintain a friendly and fun work environment while producing the top-quality dietary supplements for customers throughout the United States and across the world. Demand for our services continues to grow, and so does our team! We are currently seeking dynamic experienced leaders committed to excellence to join our team!
Who we are looking for: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food Scientist to join our dynamic team. As a senior food scientist, you will play a crucial role in driving our research and development efforts to create innovative food products & supplements that meet our customer demands, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Your expertise in food science, technology and product development will be essential in formulating, leading projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. If you have a passion for innovation, a deep understanding of food science principles and a proven track record of successfully bringing new products to market, we encourage you to apply.
What you'd be doing:
- Lead and manage research and development projects focused on creating new concepts tailored to specific and varying demographics and improving existing formulas.
- Apply scientific principles and methodologies to develop innovative formulations, choose ingredients and processes that align with market trends, consumer preferences, and nutritional requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive market reviews and white space analyses and stay updated with the latest advances in food science & industry regulations.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to assess product acceptability, flavor profiles and overall sensory experience.
- Collaborate with multiple departments, including quality assurance, operations, supply chain and sales to ensure successful product development and launch.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to scale up production while ensuring product consistency, quality and cost-efficiency.
- Stay abreast of food safety regulations, labeling requirements, and industry standards to ensure compliance throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to other members of the R&D team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the R&D team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology or related field.
- Proven experience (3-5 years) in product development role or similar.
- Deep understanding of food science, principles, ingredient functionality, and formulation techniques.
- Strong knowledge of sensory evaluation.
- Familiarity with pilot and full-scale production equipment, including tablet press, encapsulation and powder blending and packaging.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to think creatively, problem solve, and make informed decisions.
- Proactive mindset, self-motivated, and ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
We Offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Employee Discounts and more!
Disclaimer: Compensation reflective of candidate’s experience. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.
We are an EEO employer.
** Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug screen and background check**