Job Details
R&D Food Scientist
2025-10-20 Astrix all cities,CA
Description:
Training:
Hands-on, cross-functional training in a collaborative, family-style work environment; may require travel for initial onboarding.
Qualifications:
Why Join:
Be part of a collaborative, family-owned business with a rich history in premium chocolate manufacturing. Work closely with leadership in a hands-on environment where innovation is encouraged and every team member wears multiple hats.
INDBH
Our client is a leading American-based chocolate manufacturer with a legacy spanning five generations. As the oldest continuously family-owned chocolate company in the United States, they are renowned for producing some of the world's finest chocolate.
Title: R&D Food Scientist - Chocolate Manufacturing
Location: Solano County, CA
Salary: $75k-80k
Overview:
Seeking an R&D Food Scientist to lead the development of new chocolate products from concept to large-scale manufacturing. This role involves creating new formulations, optimizing production processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and scale new chocolate products from pilot to full production.
- Manage R&D projects, timelines, and coordinate cross-functional efforts.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Conduct sensory analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Training:
Hands-on, cross-functional training in a collaborative, family-style work environment; may require travel for initial onboarding.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of full-time food industry experience in manufacturing or product development preferred; chocolate R&D experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and product development methodologies.
- Proficient in data analysis with the ability to communicate product value propositions to cross-functional teams.
- Proven project management skills with cross-department coordination experience.
- Self-motivated, innovative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Why Join:
Be part of a collaborative, family-owned business with a rich history in premium chocolate manufacturing. Work closely with leadership in a hands-on environment where innovation is encouraged and every team member wears multiple hats.
INDBH