Job Summary
Senior Food Scientist
Botanical Innovation & Formulation |Hudson County, NJ (On-Site)
Are you a curious and creative Food Scientist with a passion for health, wellness, and botanical ingredients? This is your chance to join aglobal leader in premium botanical, tea, and herbal solutions, trusted by the world?s top food, beverage, and wellness brands. With nearly a century of expertise and a deep commitment to innovation and responsible sourcing, this organization transforms nature?s finest into powerful, health-forward ingredients that inspire.
Since 1930, our client has been synonymous with botanical excellence. Now, they have arare opportunityfor ahands-on Food Scientistto join theirdynamic teamin Secaucus, NJ. In this role, you'll take the lead indesigning, developing, and scalingnew food and beverage concepts that tap into the full potential of teas, herbals, and functional botanicals. Working cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, and Operations, you?ll help deliver innovative, clean-label solutions that bring wellness to life.
What You'll Do
- Lead formulation and prototype development of food and beverage products showcasing functional botanicals, teas, and herbals.
- Drive process development and scale-up, providing technical guidance to internal teams and manufacturing partners.
- Collaborate with Sales and directly support customer innovation projects from concept through production.
- Develop tailored prototypes for target clients and strategic accounts.
- Oversee operations support to improve product efficiencies, resolve formulation challenges, and maintain quality standards.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality guidelines.
- Operate lab equipment, maintain sample inventory, and manage the ingredient stockroom.
- Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements; prepare necessary documentation and permit applications.
- Act as an innovative partner contributing ideas, solving problems, and sharing best practices across departments.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food or Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum5 years of experiencein product development, formulation, or food ingredient R&D.
- Strong working knowledge ofSAP softwareis preferred.
- Proven expertise in lab-based development and formulation of food and beverage applications.
- Experience withbotanical, tea, herbal, or wellness-based ingredientsis a strong plus.
- The ability to optimize plant-based ingredients for taste, texture, stability, and nutritional benefit.
- Familiarity withFood Service or CPG environmentsis a bonus.
- Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced setting.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (local and overnight as needed).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.without the need for visa sponsorship.
Why You?ll Love It Here
- Competitive compensation and fullhealth benefits(Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA)
- 401(k)with generous company match
- Company-paidLife and Disability Insurance
- Monthlyfitness stipendto support your wellness goals
A value-driven culture with global impact, product excellence, and sustainability at its core
If you're ready to apply your passion for food science in afast-paced, innovation-driven environment, this is your opportunity tojoin a dynamic teamthat?s redefining how botanicals shape the future of food and wellness.
Bring your creativity, technical skills, and collaborative spirit and help us deliver solutions that truly make a difference.
Interested in this Opportunity? Submit an Application Package by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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