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We’re looking for a senior fractional food scientist / food engineer to help optimize a frozen high-protein, low-carb product line.

This is a hands-on, production-facing role for someone who can improve product performance in a live manufacturing environment. We need an expert who can assess current formulation and process variables, design structured line testing / A-B trials, improve product quality, and turn findings into clear specs and guidance for the production team.

What we need

Review current formulation, ingredients, specs, and production parameters

Identify likely drivers of quality issues

Design and validate improvements through structured testing

Improve texture, consistency, and overall eating experience

Build a practical sensory evaluation approach

Recommend updated product / process guidance

Document findings for continuity and team training

Strong fit if you have

8+ years in CPG product development

Experience with frozen foods, protein-based products, baked goods, or similar systems

Hands-on experience with high-protein / low-carb formulation

Experience troubleshooting on live commercial production lines

Exposure to commercial conveyor oven environments

Strong sensory evaluation and manufacturing test design skills

Engagement

15–25 hours/week

60–90 days

Start ASAP

Meaningful onsite time in Indiana required

When applying, please include:

2–3 relevant examples of similar work

Your experience in live production environments

Your availability to start

Whether you can support onsite work in Indiana

Your hourly rate

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