Job description
Join NovaTaste Foods as a Senior Food Scientist & Product Developer. You will lead reformulation projects, scale-up processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch consumer-loved products in a fast-paced environment. This role blends scientific rigor with creative product innovation, delivering high quality, safe, and scalable food solutions for a growing portfolio.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that celebrates experimentation, continuous improvement, and career growth.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization, including formulation, testing, and scale-up.
- Collaborate with R&D, QA, Nutrition, Marketing, and Operations to deliver on time and within budget.
- Develop and optimize recipes for taste, texture, nutrition, and cost targets while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Design and execute sensory evaluations, pilot trials, and shelf-life studies.
- Manage documentation for cGMP, HACCP, and quality systems; support audits and certifications.
- Lead process optimization and scale-up activities to ensure successful manufacturing transfer.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of scientific curiosity and data-driven decision making.
Qualification
- BS or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field; MS preferred.
- 5+ years experience in food product development, R&D, or QA in the food industry.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety regulations, and quality systems.
- Proven track record of successful product launches and scale-up experience.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with lab instrumentation, data analysis, and software such as ERP/SAP or equivalent.
- Ability to travel up to 15% as needed.