SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
Yost Foods, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Food Technologist to support new product development, product duplication, application testing, and related product innovation activities. This role is critical in developing safe, high-quality food solutions by improving product composition, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value to meet customer requirements.
WHY JOIN YOST FOODS?
- $130,000-$140,000 per year based on experience
- Safe working environment – PPE and continuous training
- PTO available after 60-day introductory period
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K with company match
- Company paid health insurance for employee – available after 30 days
- Be a part of a company that values innovation, teamwork and customer success
- Contribute to product development projects from concept through commercialization
- Work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive product development projects from concept through commercialization, including prototypes, product duplications, bench development, application testing, and process optimization.
- Manage project priorities, timelines, documentation, and multiple assignments independently and collaboratively while ensuring accuracy and follow-through.
- Evaluate and improve product attributes such as composition, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value while ensuring products meet food safety, quality, customer, and project requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, Commercialization, Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and key suppliers to support successful product launches and problem resolution.
- Provide technical expertise to customers and support the Sales Team with customer-focused product solutions.
- Provide technical support to Quality Assurance, Production, and other departments as needed.
- Assist with training and mentoring Product Development new hires and interns.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, sales account managers, vendors, management, and related departments.
Knowledge & Expertise:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
- 5–7 years of experience in food research & development, or a combination of education and experience
- Experience with Ready-to-Eat and Aw/pH-controlled products preferred
- Culinary experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office with the flexibility to learn SAP, ERP systems, and document control systems
- Strong project, time management, written communication, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, management, co-workers, and customers
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments effectively
If you’re a detail-driven food innovation professional with a passion for product development and customer success, we’d love to hear from you!
*Hiring not finalized until the successful completion of background check*
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching