JSK Recruiting, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Senior Food Scientist
Oak Brook, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expJSK Recruiting, Inc. is a recruiting firm that specializes in supply chain and manufacturing positions. They are seeking a Senior Food Scientist to lead the development and reformulation of dessert products, managing the technical process from concept to commercialization while collaborating with various teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Food Science or related field is required
5+ years of R&D experience in food manufacturing setting with at least 3 years focused on desserts, baking, snack foods or confectionary related products or similar categories
Comfortable balancing creative input with 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)
Preferred
Master's, MBA, or related food certifications are a plus
Benefits
Consistent work-life balance in a family-oriented environment
Publicly traded company with over 100 years in business
Never had a layoff in company history
Third-generation ownership actively investing in innovation and product development
A team-first culture going through a major shift toward innovation, creative marketing, and smart technology
Be at the forefront of rethinking R&D, branding, and the future of dessert products
A rock-solid organization building its next 100 years, with you in the lab helping lead the charge
Company
JSK Recruiting, Inc.
The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeff Katz
CEO / Senior Recruiter
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