Lambweston
Food Scientist
Salary
Job description
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260622
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
A Senior Food Scientist independently develops and executes a research plan that aligns with LW strategy. Following LW’s Stage Gate process, and using consumer insights, you will manage projects to develop new products, processes and/or technologies for potential commercialization, including written reports. Develops and follows established protocols and work plans. Drafts for review technical proposals and reports.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Designs and executes experiments and prepares results for review with a cross-functional team.
Use consumer insights to conceptualize and develop new product prototypes &/or processes.
Formulates new products to match the ingredient statement, nutritional profile, cost and product attributes of the target product. Uses sensory tools to optimize product formulation internally and externally.
Develops and documents details for ingredients, process, manufacturing and finished quality specifications of products, including development of QA Procedures as necessary.
Identifies and executes key product quality, stability, cooking parameter and safety testing protocols.
Identifies and executes cost saving opportunities.
Clearly documents hypothesis, purpose, procedures, observations and conclusions in lab notebook.
Develops project timelines that are acceptable to the cross-functional team members. Works closely with project manager to create and maintain accurate timelines.
Conducts plant trials and new product startups.
Works with Sales and Marketing to create product presentations for the enterprise.
Able to manage a small product development team, helping them set and meet goals that help drive LW strategy.
Collaborates with Engineering/Packaging/Operations/QA and Marketing to meet project deadlines.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field required
Master’s degree in food science or related field preferred
Skills and Experience:
5 years related experience in food science
Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
Pro-active self-starter willing to accept responsibility for business tasks.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Some travel may be required, up to 30% of the time.
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 06/30/2026
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $95,020.00 - $142,520.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
