Food Scientist – Recipe Development & Freeze-Drying

Food Scientist – Recipe Development & Freeze-Drying Specialist

We are seeking a Food Scientist with strong experience in recipe formulation and freeze-drying processes to lead the development of shelf-stable, high-quality food products. This role will focus on optimizing formulations for taste, texture, and nutritional integrity while ensuring compatibility with freeze-drying technology. The ideal candidate combines culinary creativity with scientific rigor and has hands-on experience scaling recipes from bench to production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, water activity, and preservation techniques
• Experience with pilot plant or commercial-scale production
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation methods

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize recipes for freeze-dried products
• Design and refine freeze-drying processes and parameters
• Conduct pilot trials and scale formulations to production
• Evaluate product quality, shelf life, and rehydration performance

Skills:

• Experimental design and data analysis
• Problem-solving in processing challenges
• Cross-functional collaboration (R&D, QA, Operations)
• Attention to detail in formulation and documentation