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Senior Food Scientist/Product Developer - Full Time

Dora's Naturals South Hackensack, NJ

South Hackensack, NJ

1mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Food Food and Beverage

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 16, 2026).

Job Description

Dora's Naturals is seeking a Senior Food Scientist and Product Developer to spearhead innovation and elevate productivity for Zen refrigerated snacks. This full-time, in-person role in South Hackensack, NJ brings together cross-functional collaboration with production, marketing, and QA teams to move concepts from benchtop to commercialization.

Responsibilities

Develop and validate new food products from bench-scale prototypes through pilot and full-scale production, ensuring nutritional targets and cost objectives are met.
Source new ingredient suppliers as needed while maintaining existing supplier partnerships.
Oversee tastings and produce sensory reports informed by team feedback.
Plan, lead, and execute plant trials.
Create documentation such as operational formulas, processes, finished product specifications, and laboratory procedures.
Conduct sensory analyses and analytical measurements to validate product attributes over shelf life.
Monitor trends in the better-for-you snack space to inform development decisions.

Requirements

BS in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline; MS is a plus.
Foundational experience with sensory techniques, including quantitative descriptive analysis.
At least 3 years of experience in product development.
Proficiency in lab testing and analytical techniques.
Ability to prioritize tasks and remain agile in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Why join our team?

Be part of a fast-growing, innovative food company with a mission to broaden access to better-for-you refrigerated snacks.
Operate within a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.

Ability to commute

South Hackensack, NJ 07606 (Required)

Ability to relocate

South Hackensack, NJ 07606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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