Food Scientist / Sr. Food Scientist - Chocolate

We are seeking a Food Scientist to join our R&D team onsite in Indianapolis, IN. This is a full-cycle product development position that will involve a great deal of commercialization and cost savings support from bench through manufacturing support. This role blends hands-on lab work with increasing responsibility in formulation, scale-up, and commercialization. You’ll work closely with R&D, scientists, operations, and cross-functional partners to support product development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support formulation, bench trials, and product development activities
• Prepare samples for internal evaluation, sensory testing, and external partners
• Execute lab, pilot, and plant trials; assist with setup, run, and cleanup
• Accurately document formulas, trial results, and observations
• Maintain lab organization and follow food safety and GMP requirements
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
• Support troubleshooting during scale-up and production as needed
• Occasional travel to manufacturing or supplier locations as required
  
  

Salary

$90,000 - $130,000 Bonus

Benefits Available

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Food Science preferred; will consider chemistry, bio degree if they have the right experience
• 3-5 years of experience in R&D and Manufacturing specifically in the snacking categories
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
• Prefer onsite in Indianapolis but will consider remote (close to Indy) with heavy travel capability
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a lab / pilot plant environment
• Hands-on experience with food formulation, processing, or lab equipment
• Familiarity with basic food safety, GMPs, or pilot plant operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
  

Additional Candidate Attributes

• A hands-on, curious learner who wants to be part of a lean, fast paced environment
• A team player who values accuracy, follow-through, and collaboration
• Interest in seeing products move from concept to plant to consumer
  
  

Key to Hire: Chocolate compounding and formulation experience is a must. Also working with chocolate scale up equipment at the plant level is also highly desired.

• If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O'Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.
  
  

JO: 4.13.26KO