Sr. Product Development Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly Science & Clinical® is looking for a Sr. Product Development Chemist to work at a premier manufacturing client in San Fernando, CA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Pay Rate: $58/hrShift: 1stWhy you should apply to be Sr. Product Development Chemist:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay options.
• Opportunity to work with a premier company recognized for innovation in the food and beverage industry.
• Engage in high-impact R&D projects that shape new and existing product lines.
• Professional growth through leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Supportive environment focused on creativity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

What’s a typical day as Sr. Product Development Flavor Chemist? You’ll be:

• Analyzing, developing, and improving new and existing products, utilizing both existing and new raw materials.
• Calculating cost analyses for all developed products.
• Directing the evaluation and testing of product prototypes and providing supervision to R&D Product Development Chemists and Lab Technicians as needed.
• Creating master formulas, compounding instructions, and revising product specification sheets.
• Communicating with customers’ technical staff to define and meet requirements, providing technical assistance and on-site support during first productions.
• Organizing guidelines and procedures for outgoing samples, and supporting QC and Production departments on new product launches.
• Training R&D Product Development Chemists and ensuring timely response to sample requests in the absence of the R&D Product Development Manager.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field (required).
• Bring a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chemist, especially in product development and R&D within Food and Beverage.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and laboratory skills.
• Excel in problem-solving and critical thinking, with a proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Possess excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Have supervisory or management experience (preferred).
• Are able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Capable to conduct sensory testing of products, including visual evaluation, aroma assessment, and taste testing.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Sr. Product Development Flavor Chemist today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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