R & D Scientist, Culinary
On-siteSpringdale, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development and commercialization of new products from culinary concept through plant implementation, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives. Research and evaluate ingredients, flavor systems, culinary techniques, and emerging food trends to drive innovation. Develop culinary concepts, recipes, prototypes, and product solutions that address market opportunities and consumer requirements. Conduct bench-top and plant trials, validate formulations, and analyze results to ensure product quality, functionality, scalability, and manufacturability. Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Production, and Quality Assurance teams to translate consumer insights into successful product launches. Maintain accurate documentation of formulations and specifications while supporting innovation initiatives and business development projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Culinary Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience in corporate culinary, food manufacturing, restaurant innovation, R&D, or a related food industry role
- Working knowledge of product development processes that translate bench-top concepts into commercial manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting customer-focused innovation and commercialization initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Culinary Science, or related field
- Certified Culinary Scientist (CCS) or Certified Research Chef (CRC), or equivalent
- Experience in poultry, protein, or value-added food product development
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