Sr. Food Scientist

Litehouse is seeking a passionate and experienced Sr. Food Scientist to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for developing new and exciting food products, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT LITEHOUSE

Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits.

We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our founders believed that all of the people who make Litehouse great deserve to benefit from its success. That is why they transferred 30% of the company's ownership to its employees in 2006 and 100% by 2014. Home-grown and home-sustained, we empower all members of our organization to spark the innovations and great new ideas that will propel us into the future. We work to provide our employee-owners opportunities to succeed.

Our vision is to improve life one community, one table, and one bite at a time. Our pillars of operation are people, customer service, quality, and growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR SR. FOOD SCIENTIST

As an important member of our R&D team, your day starts with organizing and prioritizing the weekly project load. You play a crucial role in planning, executing, and documenting activities that allow project obligations to be met while resolving technical challenges through collaboration with internal business functions.

In the laboratory, you manage scientific experiments and product development work by creating and modifying product formulations to meet project objectives. Your expertise in manipulating formula attributes, including flavor, texture/rheology, and visual aspects, contributes to the development of innovative product platforms within the market. Your role extends beyond the laboratory as you liaise with internal Litehouse departments, aligning and streamlining activities required for successful project execution.

Quantitative data collection is a significant aspect of your role. You manage and perform the collection of data, interpreting and analyzing it to provide valuable insights for development projects and problem-solving scenarios. Your ability to apply strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills ensures efficient workflow management.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OUR SR. FOOD SCIENTIST

• Bachelor of Science or Food Science (B.S.) or High School diploma and Food Science Certificate with related experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience within an R&D product development group preferred.
• Working laboratory knowledge required, such as college, industry, and/or medical laboratory facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on advanced SharePoint, Excel, and Word utilization.
• Working knowledge in Northwest Analytics, Genesis, TraceGains, and ERP-ROSS computer systems is required.

Litehouse offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of an employee-owned company. If you are ready to bring your technical expertise to the forefront of the food industry, apply today and be a part of our innovative team!

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.