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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What You’ll Do

This Associate Food Scientist role with a Confidential Client in the Scientific & QA industry supports product formulation, plant trials, and commercialization of baked-goods products. You will work cross-functionally with Quality, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, and Finance to move concepts from lab to production while ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Assist with formulation development for bench and plant trials to achieve targeted product attributes
• Execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations
• Document, interpret, and report trial results, product/process specifications, and project status to stakeholders
• Support consumer testing and sensory evaluation activities
• Identify product and process improvement opportunities and generate creative technical solutions
• Maintain and expand knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing effects
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements, including labeling considerations
• Travel as needed (approximately 30%+) to support trials, plant evaluations, marketing, and meetings
• Follow company policies and maintain documentation consistent with quality and safety systems

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Baking Science, Culinology, or related field
• Internship or entry-level experience in product development and commercialization, preferably in baked goods
• Understanding of ingredient interactions, processing impacts, product stability, and basic labeling/regulatory requirements
• Hands-on experience (or strong familiarity) with bench trials and interpreting plant trial results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to document and present technical results clearly
• Proficiency with computers, standard software applications, and willingness to learn new digital tools
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience formulating bread and other bakery items (cookies, cakes, fried desserts)
• Prior exposure to R&D and process improvement projects in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with sensory and consumer testing methodologies

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Benefits & Compensation

• Estimated pay (from source): $51,214 per year — estimated
• Full-time employees typically receive:
  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

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Travel & Work Details

• Employment type: Full-time (contractor classification may apply depending on the role posting)
• Expected travel: ~30% (for plant trials, marketing support, and meetings)
• Location: Thomasville, GA (on-site / plant trial work expected)

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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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