Profile Summary
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. 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. Carolina V.
Carolina Vazquez Mitchell is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer for KitChem, a leading consulting firm in food and beverage product devel...
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. 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. 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. Débora B.
Débora is a scientific writer and proofreader with +11 years of experience in the agricultural field, focused on soil science, plant physi...
Dr. Nisha A.
I am PhD Food Technologist whose area of work had been into product development of cereals, pulses and Oilseeds. I have worked as a Quality and...
Hi there! I'm Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, and I am a food scientist, food industry consultant, and author of the book, 150 Food Science Questions An...
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. Krystal C.
****As of July 21st, 2023, I will NOT PROVIDE PROTOTYPES/SAMPLES. I will provide FORMULAS ONLY. ******Keep in mind, I only respond to clients...
EXPERTISE AND SKILLS Food products formulation, processing, shelf life, and flavoring. EXPERIENCE Over 15 years work experience in food formul...
As a Food safety Hygiene and Quality consultant/trainer and auditor, I have extensive experience in the catering, manufacturing, QSR and restau...
*Worked with customers from all over the world *Launched products in international markets (such as UK, Australia, Europe) *Worked with large m...
Ian H.
Formulation, analysis, nutritional and functional development. Relevant experience: Director of Research (Steuben Foods); Chief Technical Offi...
Rui R.
I'm a food scientist with 10 years of experience. I have a master's Biological Engineering and a PhD in Food science and Chemical Techn...
Food Product Development Scientist with formulation experience with confectionery and bakery items. Technical strenghts - ingredient technolog...
Saneesh K.
More than 23 years experience in Confectionery and chocolates, mainly toffees, eclairs, hard boiled candy, jelly, compound chocolate, real choc...
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...
Independent Consultant. In some cases, I'll submit a $1 (free) proposal and request a conversation. We can discuss for 10 mins free and I ...
Herlina G.
With over 25 years of extensive experience in the food industry, including a notable 20-year tenure as a Product Development and Quality Contro...
My name is Ian Pasquarelli, and I have spent the last 10+ years operating in every aspect of the food business industry. From leading product d...
Dr. Maria José C.
I'm a food scientist with 10 years of experience. My expertise is related to food innovation and new solutions, either in formulation but a...
Experience in Formulations, vitamin assays, shelf life studies, protein analysis, colorimeter, data processing, nitrogen studies, and sensory e...
Dr. Isiguzoro O.
Expertly skilled in food processing, especially retort and extrusion cooking operations | Expert in sensory and consumer testing methodologies ...
Hire freelance food scientists and consultants to help you with recipe formulation, product development, sourcing ingredients and extending shelf life. It's free to request a service and receive proposals.
We take several measures to help you work with full confidence and peace of mind.
Keep your project private
Restrict who can see your project and send you proposals. Invite only specific freelancers to view your project.
NDAs and IP protection
Our T&C include a default confidentiality clause that protects your IP and NDA for added protection before disclosing project details.
Kolabtree ensures safety and security of your payments and personal information and project details. Kolabtree’s T&C includes a default confidentiality and NDA clause.
You will receive detailed proposals directly from Kolabtree. These proposals will include a comprehensive Statement of Work (SOW), project fees, milestones, and deadlines.
You can choose to pay either a fixed or an hourly fee based on your scope of work. Pre-pay for the next milestone. You have to approve the deliverables only if the quality meets your expectations. If you arn’t happy, we’ll refund your money.
Kolabtree will share multiple quotations for your project. You have the freedom to accept the quote that aligns with your project requirement and budget. You can get in touch with us in case you want to discuss the fee.
Our T&C include a default confidentiality clause that protects your IP and NDA for added protection.
Contact experts directly
Speak directly with freelancers and explain your requirements.
100% satisfaction guaranteed
You have to approve the deliverables only if quality meets your expectations. If you arn’t happy, we’ll refund your money.
Project Management
Keep track of files and conversations in the user-friendly Workspace.
Flexible, secure payments
You can choose to pay either a fixed or an hourly fee based on your requirement.
Post your Project (Free)
Your project details are safe, secure and visible only to logged-in users.
Get Quotes & Choose Experts
Discuss your requirements in detail with the experts before accepting the final statement of work from Kolabtree.
Collaborate
Pre-pay for your project and work with the expert to get your desired output. Keep track of files and conversations in the user-friendly Workspace.
Job Done!
Approve the deliverables once you're satisfied with the job done.
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.
How to Write an Effective Job Post to Hire a Food Scientist
Here are five things to keep in mind while creating a job post for a food scientist.
- Scope of work: Provide a clear outline of the goal of your project and the deliverable(s) expected. |
For example: Need a freelance food scientist near me to help develop a CBD-infused snack. Also require help with labelling according to industry regulations. - Duration: Define how long you expect the project to run for.
- By when you need to hire: Do you need to hire someone within a few days, weeks, or longer? Indicate up to when you’re willing to have your project open for applications.
- 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.
Ready to hire a food scientist? Post your project on Kolabtree and get quotes from freelance food scientists for free.
