We’re Hiring! Our key client is looking for additional members to their team. We have a Food Scientist (Undergraduate Student) – Part-Time role to team.
Pay Rate: $23.75/hour on W2
Work Type: Onsite – Spokane, WA 99202
Work Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM start time | Typically 12-15 hours per week
Duration: 1-year contract
Job Overview:
* The Food Scientist (Undergraduate Student) will support the R&D Manager in the execution of product development, product improvement, and process support activities for bakery mixes, including dry blends, fruit fillings, dough systems, and related formulations.
* This part-time role is designed to provide hands-on experience in applied food science within a commercial mix plant environment, with an emphasis on formulation, bench-top testing, analytical measurements, and trial documentation.
* This role is based at the client’s Bakery Mix facility in Spokane, Washington.
* The facility produces a range of specialty bakery mixes, including donut, cake, and pastry dry mixes, as well as assorted ready-to-use icings and fillings for the commercial and retail baking industry.
* The site includes a full development lab that supports product development, testing, commercialization, and daily quality and ingredient analytics for production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in preparing bench-top prototypes for dry and wet bakery mixes (e.g., cakes, muffins, breads, cookies, glazes, icings)
* Conduct controlled experiments following R&D protocols, including ingredient scaling, mixing, baking, and sensory evaluation.
* Perform basic analytical measurements (e.g., pH, water activity, viscosity, moisture)
* Support shelf-life testing and stability studies under the direction of the R&D Manager.
* Maintain organized lab notebooks, digital files, and sample inventory.
* Assist in pilot-scale trials, line tests, and plant validations for new or improved bakery mixes.
Requirements:
* Currently enrolled in a Food Science, Food Technology, or related undergraduate program.
* Basic understanding of food chemistry, baking science, and ingredient functionality.
* Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in both laboratory and production environments.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Comfortable with data collection and basic computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods during trials.
* Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments and production needs.
Employee Perks and Benefits:
* Hands-on product development experience.
* Exposure to commercial bakery operations.
* Mentorship from R&D and quality professionals.
* Opportunity to contribute to real product launches.
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