A Sr Food Scientist Food Scientist typically works within food development, testing, and research, assisting in the creation and improvement of food products. The job description can vary by company, but common duties and responsibilities often include: **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** IL Oak Brook **Job Type:** Research and Development **Job Posting Title:** Senior Food Scientist **Job Description:** **Schedule:** 8 am to 5 pm CDT / Hybrid (on-site Tues to Thurs)​ **Work Location:** 2015 Spring Road Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523 ​ **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.​ **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $73,000 to $124,000 Annually with bonus potential ​ **Position Responsibilities:** + Independently lead product development, documentation management, project management and commercialization initiatives + Independently formulate and execute development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements and cost savings projects + Create new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliers + Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage + Apply sound scientific methods in all stages of development including planning and executing trials, analyzing data and defining solutions to achieve project goals + Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions + Partner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to provide technical expertise: Marketing, Sales, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Engineering; create and influence project direction by providing technical input through the planning and decision-making process + Understand product requirements, plant equipment and processes to enable the creation of detailed playbooks and specifications + Ensure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products; provide oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical support + Contribute significantly, directly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge + Look for ways to enhance the current commercialization process through previous experience and technical savvy + Identify and develop research programs to drive cost optimization, implement product improvements and identify emerging technology + Identify problems and drive cross-functional exploration to determine root cause, with a focus on developing corrective action + Mentor less senior associates, often with the opportunity for direct reporting structure The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs. **Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Attributes:** + Five years’ experience in Food Product Development + Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality + Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team + Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful + Excellent written and verbal communications skills + Aptitude for technical leadership and project management **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.