About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Bakery Scientist will support product formulation, commercialization and continuous improvement for baked-goods brands. This role partners with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Regulatory, Finance) and external suppliers to move concepts from bench to plant while maintaining safety, quality and label compliance.

• Assist with formulation development for bench trials and plant trials to meet targeted product attributes
• Design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and recommend next steps
• Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to validate product concepts
• Document trial results, update product/process specifications, and communicate status to stakeholders
• Identify product and process improvement opportunities to reduce cost and improve performance
• Maintain ingredient functionality knowledge to support R&D and process improvement projects
• Manage shelf‑life and stability studies
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety and applicable regulatory requirements
• Travel approximately 30%+ (including overnight) for plant trials, marketing support, and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with role expectations

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Preferred Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience in product development and commercialization of baked goods; internships or entry-level R&D experience accepted
• Familiarity with bread and other bakery categories (cookies, cakes, fried desserts preferred)
• Sensory evaluation and shelf‑life study experience a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and common digital tools; quick to learn new software

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Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Baking Science, Culinology, or related field
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and commitment to product safety and quality
• Willingness to travel ~30%+

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000–$60,000 per year
• Competitive total rewards package, including:
  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Benefits may vary by work location

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Thomasville, GA
• Employment type: Full‑time

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Notes on Hiring & Accommodation

Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; if you need assistance submitting application materials due to a medical condition or disability, notify the recruiter or follow posted instructions for accommodations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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