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Dr. Hugo L.
I'm an enthusiastic chemical engineer, with a Ph.D. in polysaccharides and several years of experience with materials and food processing. ...
Dr. Indu J.
I have over 30 years of research experience in biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and nutrition. My main interest lies in th...
Dr. Elena V.
I am a highly self-motivated Ph.D. scientist with over 15 years of combined, professional experience in both academia and industry. Due to my y...
Dr. Robert M.
Hello, my name is Robert Murdock. I have a first class honors degree in food science from The University of Nottingham and a PhD in Nutrition a...
Dr. Débora B.
I am a scientist passionate about biotechnology. My core skills are scientific writing, scientific editing, research, scientific consulting, an...
Dr. IFRAH U.
P.h.D. in food science and technology Worked at Halal research council Worked at Punjab Food Authority Innovative product developer Articles ...
Dr. Edna N.
Experienced Food & Nutritional Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in Nutrition, ...
Dr. Philip B.
Projects, even small projects, in food science, are almost always best completed by a team of experts. Food science is a complex multidiscipli...
Dr. Md. Abdur R.
I am a research scientist specializing in food biomaterial sciences. My core areas of expertise include the development of novel biomaterials f...
Dr. Bryan Q.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, and I'm the author of 150 Food Science Questions Answered (Rockridge Press, 2020). I'm also a ...
Dr. Krystal C.
*****As of 2/1/23, I no longer provide samples for cosmetic or food formulations. I will only provide formulations and additional consulting fo...
I have worked for many clients with various projects such as product development, process development, shelf life optimization, food labelling,...
EXPERTISE AND SKILLS Food formulation, processing troubleshooting, and product development to achieve nutritional, functional, preservation, s...
Farshid S.
Food scientist with over 15 years progressive experience in food industry, with emphasis on R&D and Product development, both on the b...
Freelance Food Scientist. Food formulation, sensory, product development. Will work with you to develop your product to match specifications, g...
Michael A.
I have worked in the food industry for over 30 years working with ingredients such as starches, sweeteners, texture systems, emulsifiers and M...
CEO and Founder of Plant-Based Consulting LLC. Product Developer with start-up and corporate experience, having lead development, commercializa...
I have over 10 years of experience in food/food supplements compliance for Latin America, Europe, Canada and US, including mandatory labelling ...
Focused and motivated professional with experience in clinical laboratory science, biomedical research, beverage manufacturing and quality cont...
Michael H.
I have enjoyed a successful career in the food industry for over 25 years. I have CPG experience in refrigerated and frozen foods, sauces, sala...
Dr. Ari K.
Quality Assurance Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in oil blends formulation and product development leading vegetable oil refin...
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How to Hire a Food Scientist
A food scientist studies the quality and composition of food products to ensure that they are safe, healthy and meet regulatory standards. Food scientists and technologists perform a variety of roles in both research and industry. They evaluate the nutritional value of different foods, discover new ingredients and sources, and help in the development of new food products. They also help to streamline industry and manufacturing processes.
Food startups and SMEs are often seek help from qualified consultants to take their food product to market. But what does one need to look for in a suitable candidate? Here are some tips for hiring top food scientists on Kolabtree.
Why Hire a Food Scientist
A chef may have all the ingredients needed to develop an excellent food product. However, converting a homegrown recipe into a commercial product can be a challenge. You may need help with food product development, testing shelf life stability, nutrition labelling, and more.
While many food researchers work in traditional full-time roles, there is an increasing number of freelance food scientists for hire. This helps startups access and afford expertise quickly and easily.
If you’re looking to launch a food product, you may need to hire a food science consultant who can help you take it to the market. Consultants are also likely to specialize in specific areas. For example, a food formulation consultant can help you source the right kinds of ingredients and optimize the consistency and texture of your product. A food chemist can help you test the chemical makeup of a product, and a flavor chemist can advise on artificial or natural flavors that you can use.
Before you start developing your product, you may also need to work with a food researcher who can conduct market research and help you find the right suppliers to work with.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Food Scientist?
As hiring an in-house food scientist can be an expensive affair, most startups and small businesses consult experts on a one-off basis. Food scientists on Kolabtree charge between USD 1500 and USD 3000 for assisting with creating a new product, however, rates vary depending on the deliverable(s), the nature of work, and whether samples are required to be physically shipped.
Consulting a freelance food technologist on an on-demand basis can help food businesses save up to 50% in costs and time.
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- Budget: Provide a rough idea of your budget and whether you’d like to pay per project or by the hour. You can revise your budget once you discuss more with a freelancer.
- Skills required: While looking for a food consultant, you can narrow down the specialty you require.
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