Flora Food Group · 1 day ago
R&D Food Scientist
Hugoton, KS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFlora Food Group is a global branded food champion offering natural and nutritious food products. They are seeking an R&D Food Scientist to support pilot plant operations and the industrial implementation of new products, ensuring hygiene, safety, and efficiency while collaborating with various teams.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingNutritionWholesale
Responsibilities
Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials with R&D project leads
Prepare equipment configurations and manage raw material and packaging inventory
Support trial execution, troubleshooting, and post-trial cleaning (CIP)
Collect, format, and analyze trial data from acquisition systems
Maintain hygiene, safety, and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment
Support commissioning of new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations for smooth product scale-up
Participate in factory audits and identify optimization opportunities
Monitor product quality during production runs and assist in root cause analysis
Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs
Update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety
Stay current with food processing technologies and propose equipment upgrades
Assist in training interns and temporary staff on pilot plant procedures and safety protocols
Participate in technical workshops and cross-functional collaboration for product launches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, or related field
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations
Strong foundation in food science and process engineering; hands-on experience on the plant floor
Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design
Experience in improving processes, recipes, equipment upgrades, and testing methodologies
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Preferred
Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing
Company
Flora Food Group
Flora Food Group produces and sells butter, spread, cream, and cheese.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Jacobsen
Chief Financial Officer -US
Brian Orlando
Chief Marketing Officer, Americas
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