Associate Principal Food Scientist

Flowers Bakeries
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Johnstown
3600 Ronald Reagan Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Research new market ingredient and equipment innovations, focusing on: New concept design/product development Product betterment/increased consumer value Raw material sourcing and improvements Snack product shelf life from eating quality and food safety standpoint Clean label ingredients Flavor chemistry Develop improvements for products and processes Conduct literature reviews Develop and execute technical plans Collect and analyze data Lead scale-up of lab concepts to full production Mentor scientists and lab technicians Knead to Know: Required Qualifications Must have 2 years of experience in job offered or as Research Scientist. Must have 2 years of experience (may be gained concurrently with the above experience) with a food/baking company performing the following duties: Food product development Researching raw material understanding / improvements Developing operational improvements in the industrial processes relating to bakery products Genesis nutritional software Utilizing analytical techniques and equipment including texture analysis, pH, moisture, rheology, and water activity, Microscopy, NIR, and HPLC Excel, Powerpoint Must have working knowledge of the following: Dough rheology, fermentation and the baking process Ingredient categories such as grains, flours, starches, hydrocolloids, enzymes, sweeteners, fibers, proteins, lipids, oxidation, emulsifiers, preservatives and leavening agents Industrial process relating to bakery and/or food products Equipment understanding of mixers, dividers, proofers and ovens Hydrocolloid application Starch chemistry Regulatory knowledge of food industry Nutrition Additional Ingredients: Job Requirements MS in Cereal Chemistry, Bakery Science, Food Science, or related field required. Job location: Telecommute from Johnstown, CO metropolitan area; required weekly onsite meetings at Johnstown, CO office. 30% travel to unanticipated domestic locations; 10% travel to unanticipated locations in Canada. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Employer: Flowers Bakeries, LLC. Salary range: $109,928.00-$109,928.00. Benefits include: bonus incentive compensation, 401(k) with an employer match up to 6%, & an additional 8% contribution to 401(k), 10 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending & health savings accounts-with employer contribution, company paid long-term care insurance, Life/AD&D insurance, short-term & long-term disability, & legal support, & cancer, hospital, & accident insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, & paid family and medical leave. Application deadline: 06/15/2025. EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to.hr.lsflowers@flocorp.com. Qualified candidates my apply at https://flowersfoods.com/careers.