Food Scientist, Research And Development I

Hy-Vee

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Bench-top formulation
Ingredient sourcing
Product optimization
** Hy-Vee is seeking a Food Scientist for its Research and Development team, focused on creating and commercializing new retail food products. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science and experience in product development, with responsibilities including formulation, sensory evaluation, and compliance with safety standards. **

Job Summary

  • The Food Scientist, Research and Development, supports the creation and commercialization of new retail food products for Hy‑Vee’s grocery, manufacturing, and in‑store production environments.
  • This position assists in bench-top formulation, ingredient sourcing, product optimization, sensory testing, and packaging/labeling support.
  • At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Hy-Vee is seeking a Food Scientist for its Research and Development team, focused on creating and commercializing new retail food products. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science and experience in product development, with responsibilities including formulation, sensory evaluation, and compliance with safety standards. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • bench-top formulation
  • ingredient sourcing
  • product optimization
  • sensory testing
  • packaging/labeling support
  • food safety standards

Nice-to-have

  • helpful smile in every aisle
  • strong attention to detail
  • confidential information management
  • fast-paced R&D environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science preferred
  • 1-2 years experience
  • scaling from bench top to commercialization preferred
  • Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations

Work Rights

Not specified

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