Food Scientist

Food Scientist opportunity with growing food manufacturing company! (Martinsville, VA) Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year This Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcus Curiel A fast-growing food manufacturing organization specializing in innovative private label, co-manufacturing, and foodservice solutions across the U.S. Known for its strong operational footprint, collaborative culture, and commitment to quality, the company partners with some of the nation’s leading brands to deliver high-volume, high-quality convenience food products. With continued investment in people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities, the organization offers a stable yet entrepreneurial environment focused on growth, innovation, and long-term career development. We're growing and looking for a Food Scientist to join our team! Why join us? Strong company culture. Competitive compensation package - base + bonus. Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine new food product formulations based on customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities Create bench samples and support iterative product development activities Plan, coordinate, and lead plant trials and first production runs Partner directly with customers regarding product expectations, feedback, and commercialization timelines Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams Manage specification documentation and formulation updates Support ingredient change controls and raw material approvals Coordinate shipment of samples, finished goods, and raw materials as needed Provide technical expertise related to food science, ingredients, and manufacturing processes Support multiple manufacturing facilities on product development initiatives Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, or related field required 5+ years of food product development or food science experience preferred Strong knowledge of ingredient interactions, formulations, and commercialization processes Experience supporting plant trials and scaling products from bench to production Knowledge of food safety and quality systems HACCP training preferred Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work in both office/lab and manufacturing environments Valid driver’s license required Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr