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Join Litehouse as a Food Scientist! Location: Sandpoint, ID • Full-Time • Early Career. We are seeking a Food Scientist to help create and improve products that are healthy, delicious, convenient, and safe for consumers. In this role, you will apply food science and culinary expertise to develop recipes, enhance product attributes, and ensure compliance with FDA and company standards. You will participate in sensory evaluations, production trials, and cross-functional projects, bringing ideas from the lab to the production floor to the customer. Responsibilities
Develop, match, and improve products by applying food science, culinary skills, and product chemistry. Conduct sensory evaluations, document data, and interpret results to enhance flavor, texture, and overall product quality. Ensure ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and formulations meet FDA and organizational standards. Guide recipe setup for production scale-up, approve or reject test batches, and troubleshoot formulations. Research new ingredients, technologies, and processes to drive innovation, efficiency, and cost savings. Collaborate across teams and with suppliers to meet project timelines and customer expectations. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s in Food Science with 0-3 years experience OR Associate\'s in Science with 4-6 years experience. Certified Food Scientist (IFT) or Certified Culinary Scientist/Research Chef (RCA). Hands-on lab/food industry experience with product development, emulsion science, and product chemistry. Familiarity with FDA compliance, ingredient statements, and nutritional fact panels. Ability to participate in sensory evaluations, analyze results, and apply findings to improve products. Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and externally with suppliers. Competence with MS 365 and familiarity with ERP/PLM or regulatory software. Great Benefits
401(k) with company matching Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) A values-driven, employee-owned culture that invests in you Why Litehouse?
At Litehouse, you\'re more than just an employee—you\'re an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in people and give you a voice in our future with a stake in our success. We foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where your work matters and your ideas are valued. From the floor to the leadership team, we\'re committed to continuous improvement, community impact, and doing what\'s right—every time. Apply today and help us shape the future of food! Sponsorship and EEO
We do not offer sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
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Join Litehouse as a Food Scientist! Location: Sandpoint, ID • Full-Time • Early Career. We are seeking a Food Scientist to help create and improve products that are healthy, delicious, convenient, and safe for consumers. In this role, you will apply food science and culinary expertise to develop recipes, enhance product attributes, and ensure compliance with FDA and company standards. You will participate in sensory evaluations, production trials, and cross-functional projects, bringing ideas from the lab to the production floor to the customer. Responsibilities
Develop, match, and improve products by applying food science, culinary skills, and product chemistry. Conduct sensory evaluations, document data, and interpret results to enhance flavor, texture, and overall product quality. Ensure ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and formulations meet FDA and organizational standards. Guide recipe setup for production scale-up, approve or reject test batches, and troubleshoot formulations. Research new ingredients, technologies, and processes to drive innovation, efficiency, and cost savings. Collaborate across teams and with suppliers to meet project timelines and customer expectations. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s in Food Science with 0-3 years experience OR Associate\'s in Science with 4-6 years experience. Certified Food Scientist (IFT) or Certified Culinary Scientist/Research Chef (RCA). Hands-on lab/food industry experience with product development, emulsion science, and product chemistry. Familiarity with FDA compliance, ingredient statements, and nutritional fact panels. Ability to participate in sensory evaluations, analyze results, and apply findings to improve products. Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and externally with suppliers. Competence with MS 365 and familiarity with ERP/PLM or regulatory software. Great Benefits
401(k) with company matching Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) A values-driven, employee-owned culture that invests in you Why Litehouse?
At Litehouse, you\'re more than just an employee—you\'re an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in people and give you a voice in our future with a stake in our success. We foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where your work matters and your ideas are valued. From the floor to the leadership team, we\'re committed to continuous improvement, community impact, and doing what\'s right—every time. Apply today and help us shape the future of food! Sponsorship and EEO
We do not offer sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
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