Food Scientist Jobs at Unilever, USA
Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is seeking an Associate Food Scientist to join its Research & Development team in Englewood Cliffs, United States. The Food Science Jobs at Unilever focus on product innovation, formulation, and technical project execution within a fast-paced, customer-driven food service environment. It offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to product superiority, margin enhancement, and cutting-edge culinary solutions for global markets.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate Food Scientist
- Job ID: R-1171079
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Research & Development
- Location: Englewood Cliffs, United States
- Company: Unilever Food Solutions
About the Company:
Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the second-largest business unit of Unilever and a global leader in food service solutions, operating in over 76 countries. UFS serves chefs worldwide with a product-first approach focused on innovation, culinary expertise, and superior customer experience. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, UFS empowers employees to grow, innovate, and lead in a dynamic, end-to-end business environment.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or an equivalent discipline
- Prior experience in the food industry is preferred
Key Responsibilities of the Food Scientist:
- Execute agreed R&D activities to support innovation, product superiority, and margin enhancement programs
- Work as part of cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time and in full
- Independently design products based on simple product briefs
- Develop and execute test protocols including prototype development, scale-up, shelf-life testing, and analytical testing
- Lead specification and label creation in SAP PLM from request to approval
- Represent R&D in cross-functional meetings and provide technical input
- Assess feasibility of new ideas and troubleshoot formulation challenges
- Support technical investigations using root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools
- Build and maintain effective relationships with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, suppliers, and stakeholders
Skills Required for the Food Scientist Role:
- Strong knowledge of food ingredients, formulation, and product design principles
- Ability to manage multiple projects with moderate complexity independently
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Experience with specification creation, approval, and costing
- Data analysis and interpretation skills
- Understanding of experimental design and root-cause analysis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations
- Confidence in presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits of the Food Science Jobs at Unilever:
- Competitive salary range of $58,700 – $86,280
- Bonus eligibility and long-term incentive (LTI) opportunities
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings and insurance benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
- Career growth opportunities within a global, innovation-driven organization
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture focused on learning and development
