About this opportunity
Gehl Food & Beverage lists this Senior Food Scientist opportunity in town of germantown, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
Generous PTO & holidays
Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
Description
Now Hiring:
Senior Food Scientist
Salary Range
100K - 115K
Reports To
Director of R&D
Why join our team?
Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
Generous PTO & holidays
Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer
Tuition reimbursement
HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
Referral bonus program
Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Position Overview
As a Senior Food Scientist, you’ll lead high-impact product development projects from concept through commercialization, solve complex formulation and scale-up challenges, collaborate directly with customers and cross-functional teams, and provide technical leadership within R&D.
What You’ll Do
Lead formulation of low-acid aseptic dairy beverages, sauces, and nutritional products
Manage development from bench formulation and pilot trials through scale-up and commercial launch
Apply aseptic/UHT processing expertise to achieve commercial sterility, manufacturability, and 12–18 month ambient shelf life
Troubleshoot complex formulation and processing challenges
Lead customer trials, technical reviews, sensory evaluations, and plant startups
Identify opportunities for innovation, product improvement, and cost optimization
Mentor scientists and provide technical leadership across projects
Partner with Manufacturing, Food Safety, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Packaging, and other teams
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
B.S. in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
5–8+ years of product development/commercialization experience
Demonstrated dairy formulation experience
Experience with low-acid aseptic, UHT, and/or retort processing
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMPs, and quality standards
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects
Preferred
Master’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field
Hands-on aseptic/high-temperature processing experience
Experience with shelf-stable dairy beverages, sauces, nutritional/performance beverages, or plant-based alternatives
Experience mentoring junior scientists and working directly with major retail or foodservice customers
Salary Description
100K - 115K
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Who can apply
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