Food Scientist - Applications

Butter Buds Ingredients is a renowned company specializing in the development and distribution of high-quality food ingredients, primarily focusing on butters and dairy-based components used across various food applications. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction, Butter Buds Ingredients has established itself as a leader in the food industry by offering reliable, scientifically developed products that enhance flavor and texture in a wide range of food products. The company operates under rigorous industry standards, including FDA regulations, FSMA guidelines, and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), ensuring that all products meet the highest levels of food safety and quality. Butter Buds Ingredients supports a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration between research, sales, and marketing teams to deliver outstanding solutions tailored to customer needs. Their comprehensive approach to product development incorporates the latest food science research and evolving market trends, making them a trusted partner in the culinary and food production industries.

The Food Scientist - Applications role at Butter Buds Ingredients is a critical position focused on driving innovation by developing new formulations that showcase the company’s ingredients in diverse applications. Working directly under the guidance of the Applications Manager, this role requires a blend of strong technical knowledge in food science and practical skills in product development. The position operates within strict regulatory frameworks, including FDA, FSMA, and GFSI requirements, to maintain safe and compliant production standards at both plant and office levels.

In this role, candidates will be responsible for applying their expertise in food chemistry, including protein, carbohydrate, and fat interactions, to create precise and effective formulations. The Food Scientist will routinely perform bench top experiments, document detailed results, and communicate findings clearly to both internal teams and external customers. Key responsibilities include developing product demonstrations, managing sample preparations for trade shows, and assisting in new product screening and usage development. This role also emphasizes collaboration with sales teams to provide technical support, conduct training seminars, and co-lead presentations that highlight product benefits.

The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $75,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience, with additional bonus incentives. It is ideally suited for professionals with an advanced degree in food science or a related field and 4-8 years of technical experience in a food laboratory setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required to manage documentation and reporting tasks effectively. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure all essential functions of the role can be performed successfully.

Overall, the Food Scientist - Applications at Butter Buds Ingredients is a pivotal role that combines scientific knowledge, culinary skills, and customer-facing responsibilities to promote innovative food solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to the company’s legacy of excellence by fostering product innovation, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards, and delivering exceptional technical expertise to advance Butter Buds’ position within the global food ingredients market.