• Associate Food Scientist

    Actalent (Racine, WI)


    Job Title: Associate Scientist - R&D

    The Associate Scientist-R&D

    works under the guidance of the R&D Manager on R&D projects, including developing new products and testing methods, process optimization, cost savings, regulation/documentation, etc. This position operates within FDA, FSMA, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements defining food safety standards for the safe production of food in the plant and offices, i.e., within the standards of defined risk levels by area.

     

    1. Perform lab procedures and testing for product parameters for dairy slurry and powders.

    2. Understand and conduct basic experimental design and statistical analysis.

    3. Create formulations for products containing dairy materials, enzymes, flavor chemicals, and other common food ingredients.

    4. Be able to taste and smell food/beverage/flavor samples for new product development, quality control, and troubleshooting.

    5. Record project details, maintain batch sheets, prepare graphs and charts based on testing results, and write project closure reports.

    6. Proactively communicate with supervisor and team members for project progress, with curiosity to initiate new projects for future products, production optimization, and cost savings projects.

    7. Be able to assist the Director and Manager of R&D in leading the teamwork.

    8. Responsible for backing up QA on performing test samples and backing up R&D on repeat sample preparation, documentation, and lab organizing

    Requirements:

    BS or Master Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, etc.

     

    1-3 years of experience

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

     

    This is a direct placement opportunity. Benefits will be made available by client upon start of position or at the candidates request.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.