Senior Food Formulation Scientist

Onsite in Kalamazoo, MI.

A leading innovator in ingredient technology, is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to spearhead product development initiatives.

This role focuses on designing and optimizing formulations that harness the unique properties of hydrocolloids (including alginates and pectins) to meet real-world application challenges with in the bakery, dairy, confectionery, and beverage industry.

Responsibilities:

Lead development and optimization of high-performance food and ingredient formulations

Evaluate and apply hydrocolloids and pectins to deliver targeted functionality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, sales, marketing) to align technical work with market needs

Support commercial teams with customer-facing technical expertise

Develop technical documentation and participate in industry events

Qualifications:

B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

4+ years in formulation / product development

Strong working knowledge of hydrocolloids and pectin systems

Familiarity with FDA/USDA/FSIS, GMPs, SOPs

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

This is a key technical role for someone who thrives in ingredient innovation, functional problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Base Salary $110-120K + bonus + Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with match, Paid Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Relocation assistance.