Food Scientist at Gehl Food & Beverage

Village of Germantown, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Science, Product Development, Commercialization, Food Safety, Quality Systems, HACCP, GMP, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Ingredient Sourcing, Nutritional Labeling, Technical Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cost Optimization, Plant Trials

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Now Hiring: Food Scientist Reports To: Sr. Food Scientist Why join our team? Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match Generous PTO & holidays Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness Other Benefits & Programs We Offer: Tuition reimbursement HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution Referral bonus program Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more Proven continued business growth for future opportunities Position Overview Reporting to a Senior Scientist, the Food Scientist provides technical expertise in developing, maintaining, and optimizing recipes for new and existing products. This role plays a key part in product innovation, supporting projects from concept through commercialization. Key Responsibilities Lead product development to meet nutritional, ingredient, and quality targets Manage scale-up and commercialization processes Maintain accurate documentation of recipe changes Drive product development discussions and cross-functional collaboration Source and evaluate new ingredients for innovation and cost optimization Manage multiple projects through all stages of the development lifecycle Develop product specifications, formulations, and processing parameters Support nutritional labeling (NLEA) and certification requirements Execute plant trials, customer samples, and product launches Coordinate sample shipments for customer evaluation Partner with teams across procurement, marketing, operations, quality, and regulatory Support cost-saving initiatives through product and process improvements Ensure compliance with food safety standards (GFSI, HACCP, GMP) and company policies Prepare technical reports and interpret scientific data to support development Travel up to 30%, including international, as needed Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in food science, Nutrition, Culinary, or related field 3–5 years of experience in product development and commercialization Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, HACCP, and GMPs Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field Experience with aseptic or high-temperature processing Background in low-acid or dairy-based sauce formulation Knowledge of sauce and/or beverage ingredient technologies

Responsibilities

The Food Scientist leads product development to meet nutritional, ingredient, and quality targets while managing scale-up and commercialization processes. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and maintaining accurate documentation of recipe changes.