Food Scientist Job at LaSalle Network, Chicago, IL

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  • LaSalle Network
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Title: Food Scientist
Pay: $40/hr+, based on experience 
Location: Chicago, IL 60607 
Duration: ASAP – 12/31/2025 (may extend)

LaSalle Network has partnered with a national CPG company in Chicago in their search of a Food Scientist . In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the development of new products and improving existing products as a part of the R&D team.

This is a contract opportunity, with the potential to convert for the right candidate. Three+ days a week onsite in downtown Chicago. 

Food Scientist Responsibilities:
  • Create, improve and ensure the quality of food products.

  • Research ingredients, develop new recipes, test for taste, oversee safety efforts, etc.

  • Research ways to extend freshness while staying cost-effective and aligned with consumer trends

  • Work closely with Process Engineers, Marketing and Manufacturing staff in project execution and problem solving

  • Lead/support 3+ projects at any given time

Food Scientist Requirements:

  • The ability to apply broad range scientific knowledge to confectionery technology

  • Strong project management skills

  • Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Self-starter with strong initiative to seek improvements

  • Able to apply strategic thinking, exhibit a collaborative mindset and suggest innovative solutions

  • Highly efficient at planning and staying on timelines and planning projects accordingly

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering or similar scientific field, or equivalent experience

  • 2+ years’ experience or equivalent knowledge and skill set preferred 

  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

  • Working knowledge of SAP PLM preferred

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Immediate start, 3 days per week,

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