Sr. Food Scientist

About Tandem Foods

Tandem Foods is a leading innovator in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and delicious products to consumers worldwide. With a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Tandem Foods continuously invests in research and development to stay ahead of market trends and meet evolving consumer preferences. Our extensive network of manufacturing facilities and dedicated team of professionals enable us to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all operations.

About The Role

The Sr. Food Scientist at Tandem Foods will play a pivotal role in driving product innovation and supporting manufacturing processes. This position requires a technically skilled and creative individual capable of leading formulation and processing initiatives for new customer projects across multiple plants. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food science, with the ability to work confidently in a production environment, troubleshooting formulation and process challenges while maintaining safety and cost considerations. The Sr. Food Scientist will serve as a key technical resource, collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, Sales, Operations, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance to develop and refine products that meet customer specifications and company standards. A significant focus will be on owning new product pipeline projects, building customer relationships, and translating innovative ideas into stable, market-ready products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related science-based field.
• 5-8 years of experience in product development, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies.
• Proven ability to develop protein bars, baked goods, confections, or similar products.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships internally and externally.
• Strong knowledge of the food industry, regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.), and safety standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Genesis formulation software.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development and provide processing support for both new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Act as the technical expert in R&D to support the commercialization process and ongoing plant operations.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, ensuring solutions are safe, cost-effective, and timely.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Food Safety, and Quality teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs, ensure product expectations are met, and foster strong relationships.
• Plan, execute, and analyze plant trials, documenting results and learnings comprehensively.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including formulations, test results, and project updates.
• Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and troubleshoot formulation issues.
• Innovate by creating new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool and presenting concepts to sales teams for customer pitches.
• Stay informed on new ingredient developments, processing techniques, and equipment innovations to enhance project outcomes.
• Participate in sensory evaluations to guide product development decisions, including ingredient and finished product tasting without dietary restrictions.

Benefits

Tandem Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Benefits include competitive salary packages, health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. We also promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance. Employees have access to ongoing training programs, technical development resources, and participation in industry conferences and seminars. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is reflected in our supportive corporate culture and recognition programs.

Equal Opportunity

Tandem Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our team in contributing to our mission of delivering innovative food solutions.

Key skills/competency

• Food Science
• Product Development
• Food Formulation
• Processing Technologies
• R&D Expertise
• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety Standards
• Ingredient Functionality
• Genesis Software Proficiency
• Project Management