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Salary: USD 82,500 - 129,800 / annual
Chobani, a leading food company known for yogurt, oat milk, creamers, and ready-to-make meals (following its 2025 acquisition of Daily Harvest), is seeking a Research & Development Scientist II for its Allentown facility.
In this role, you will support all product platforms within R&D, working hands-on with laboratory and pilot plant equipment. Your daily responsibilities include operating lab equipment, ordering and handling raw materials, preparing materials for internal and customer testing, conducting experiments, maintaining detailed lab reports, and performing routine testing. You will analyze and report results while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met throughout the process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating all lab equipment and participating in sales/shipment projects, shelf-life studies, and special projects
- Supporting industrial trials and quality management record observations; collecting and preparing data for analysis
- Preparing basic lab reports under guidance from the R&D Manager
- Attending planning and execution of design-of-experiment activities with scientists and team members
- Supporting preventative maintenance, calibrations, and CIP procedures on pilot laboratory and plant processing equipment
- Following plant procedures for maintenance on pilot processing equipment with attention to safety, quality, and environmental concerns
- Participating in physical, chemical, and sensory evaluations of food ingredients and finished products
- Creating, maintaining, and providing accurate records per SQF procedures
- Procuring ingredients and supplies from internal and external vendors; managing proper storage and inventory
- Coordinating shipments of ingredients to vendors within the US and overseas
- Coordinating finished goods sales sample dispatch with regional sales managers
- Participating in internal discussions, workshops, and informational meetings
- Attending mandatory yearly Allergen, HACCP, GMP, and Safety trainings
- Following Chobani's safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices
Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first food company founded in 2005 with a mission to make high-quality, nutritious food accessible to all while elevating communities. The company manufactures products in multiple US locations and Australia, with products available throughout North America and select international markets.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in food/dairy science, Chemistry, Biology, or related life science field
- 2–5 years of experience in food/dairy manufacturing or laboratory science (dairy beverage/application experience preferred)
- Ability to operate pilot plant production equipment and laboratory testing equipment required for food and beverage manufacturing
- Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work by determining sequencing and timing based on precedence and importance
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures and instructions
- Knowledge of Sanitation, CIP, and COP procedures preferred
- Ability to work with chemicals
- Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel (PowerPoint a plus)
- Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly define ideas, problems, and solutions
- Self-motivated and self-directed; ability to work independently and in group settings
- Basic math and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of PPE, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)
