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Join to apply for the Senior Food Scientist role at JSK Recruiting, Inc. Location: Onsite, Countryside, IL | Compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 plus 10% bonus | Schedule: Full-time, onsite (lab and production floor presence required) Overview This is a hands-on product development role focused on creating and reformulating dessert products from concept to commercialization. You will take ideas from the marketing team and turn them into real, scalable products, owning the technical process from benchtop testing to full-scale production runs. You will serve as the daily technical lead in the lab, freeing up the Director of R&D to focus on strategy while you manage formulations, trials, supplier coordination, and innovation cycles. The role is onsite at the company’s Countryside facility and highly cross-functional, involving close collaboration with marketing, operations, and manufacturing teams. What You’ll Be Doing Develop new dessert products based on creative concepts provided by marketing Lead all phases of R&D project work, including formulation, testing, pilot runs, and scale-up Manage reformulations and improvements to existing product lines Work directly with manufacturing teams to ensure product viability at scale Support supplier evaluations and help identify new ingredients and technologies Coordinate testing programs (shelf life, sensory, regulatory) and finalize product documentation Contribute to broader innovation efforts and help define internal R&D processes Use Excel to manage project details, track formulations, and maintain technical records Provide technical insight into label claims, nutritional targets, and compliance needs Who You Are ABS degree in Food Science or related field is required; Master’s, MBA, or related food certifications are a plus 5+ years of R&D experience in a food manufacturing setting with at least 3 years focused on desserts, baking, confectionery, or related products Balanced combination of creative input and technical execution Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts for cross-functional teams Confident working in both lab and production environments Experience with co-manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, and supplier coordination Organized and proactive in managing multiple active projects Proficient with Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic data tracking) This Role Is for You If You… Love building products from scratch and refining them until they are ready to scale Want to be part of a cultural shift where innovation and product creativity are prioritized Are energized by working across teams including marketing, operations, and supply chain Thrive in a stable company ready for a new chapter Are looking for more than just a job and want to help shape the future of a company investing in what’s next Apply Now If you’re ready to bring creativity, execution, and energy to a growing R&D function and help lead the charge into a new era of innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Send your resume to start the conversation. Support and Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Pension plan Get notified about new Food Scientist jobs in Greater Chicago Area . Note: This description includes related opportunities and not all postings are shown here. #J-18808-Ljbffr JSK Recruiting, Inc.

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