Food Scientist I

Job Purpose
Create new and modify existing cookie and bar offerings for Rise Baking Company, functioning as the subject-matter
expert in the research and development of system processes for product commercialization.

Essential Functions
• Collaborate with Sales throughout product development lifecycle to create high quality, innovative, cost and
operationally effective products that appeal to customers
• Receive, organize, and process sample requests
• Develop or replicate products/flavors for customer requests
• Lead the implementation of projects involving product improvement, cost reduction, GMP compliance, food
safety, and employee safety
• Organize and complete shelf life evaluations including organoleptic assessments
• Compile and analyze data to summarize results from personal and team analyses
• Engage with Operations, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to ensure all product formulations, processes, and
specifications meet defined standards
• Support new item setups including plant tests and pilot runs, ensuring the migration of products from one facility
to another occurs with rigor and high quality
• Document and draw conclusions/next steps from experimental results or production trials
• Troubleshoot and resolve various technical project challenges with the support of the supervisor
• Oversee the lab’s daily tasks and activities in the absence of the supervisor
• Represent R&D in absence of supervisor in key cross-functional meetings and collaborate with team members in
various departments, including Marketing, Finance, Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement, CoManufacturing, etc.
• Further knowledge in new materials, processes, and equipment to enhance the technical understanding of the
R&D team
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field with 1-3 years of food science experience
• 2-4+ years in R&D product development, food and/or beverage industry
• Knowledge of all stages of the product development life cycle
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, their processes, and capabilities
• Knowledge of product formulations and modification techniques
• Strong passion for science, creative problem solving, and product development
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, organize and prioritize, show flexibility, and multi-task to
execute simultaneous projects and activities to meet objectives and deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving and constantly evolving high growth environment