Food Scientist Job at Actalent, Chicago, IL

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  • Actalent
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Food Scientist to support a major food manufacturer in Chicago, IL. This role involves working within a dynamic team to drive product development projects, particularly focusing on sauces. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a rapidly growing company.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage specific projects related to product development of sauces.
  • Serve as the technical lead for product development projects.
  • Develop product formulas, perform testing, and verify before sending to commercialization.

Essential Skills

  • 3+ years of experience in a food research and development/product development lab, ideally in pasta sauces, dipping sauces, dressings, or related fields.
  • Experience in formulation within complex products such as sauces and dressings.
  • Proficient in conducting product development by matching existing products and new product development.
  • Experience in commercialization processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • BS in Food Science or related field.
  • Experience with matching products and reverse-engineering products.
  • Experience with tomato-based sauces or related products such as salad dressings and dipping sauces.
  • Self-starter and adaptable, capable of working independently without detailed instructions.
  • Comfortable taking direction and executing projects independently.

Work Environment

This is a one-year contract with the potential to extend or become permanent based on performance and budget.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work,

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