Food Scientist (Undergraduate Student) – Part Time
- Pay Rate: $23.75/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Location: Spokane, WA 99202 (Onsite)
- Work Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM start time | Typically 12–15 hours per week
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
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.
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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