Extensive R&D experience in a wide variety of specialties, including meat, poultry, seafood, seasonings, beverages, ice cream, baked go...
Tamanna R.
Food Product Development from Ideation to Commercialization, Food Processing, Novel and Non-Thermal Technologies, Business Feasibility Analysis...
Melina M.
Food Scientist | Research and Development | Ingredients Specialist | Food Labeling Specialist I have vast experience in the beverage industry ...
Janelle M.
With seven years of R&D experience and a background in chemistry and food science, I am a food product developer who specializes in bak...
Denys H.
I have experience in chromatography and spectroscopy analisys, now deepen my data analysis skills
Rizwan A.
Strong ability to excel in a project team environment, More than 15 year of experience in applying the principles and theories of Food science ...
Sonal S.
Warm Greetings from Sonal, I am a food technologist, nutritional enthusiast , recipe creator , an effective cook book writer with SEO and coo...
Joan S.
I have 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Control, Good Manufacturing Practices Implementation & documentation of SSOP &...
MJ K.
MJ Kinney is the Founder and Principal Consultant at FareScience, specializing in plant-based product development with a focus on commercial sc...
Samer H.
Member of Institute of food technology USA from 2005 and having more than 15 years experience in the food industry in Lebanon, Kuwait and Saudi...
Poonam S.
I have worked with different sectors in life sciences. I have expertise in Probiotic formulation and delivery apart from that I am really inter...
Meera U.
Around 15 years of experience in fmcg and flavour industry with new product development,market launches and factory scale ups
Sheila K.
Innovation in plant based; free from; gluten free bakery; UHT; protein & fibre fortification; vegan recipe development; as well as fros...
Divyank P.
Divyank Raj Pathak is an Entrepreneur, Brand Builder have specialization in Food Technology And Agriculture. Apart from this, he is the Project...
Alex W.
I am a Nutritionist and CPG Food Product Developer with a successful history of formulating, commercializing, and launching innovative Organic,...
Thomas S.
Over 44 years of innovative development, process design, packaging & general management experience in the food industry across a broad ...
As a professional Product Development Food Scientist, my main goal is to convert ideas into commercializable product offerings. I use a combin...
Matthew S.
Please note that I do not generally respond to projects with a budget below $5k and my minimum fee for formulation or R&D work is $10k, tho...
Rahul K.
Led process optimization in dairy across all products which include cheese, UHT milk, Ice cream, infant formula, yoghurt, and flavoured milk. C...
Nali C.
Nali consulting supports brands from concept through to commercialization. We guide projects from a technical perspective assisting with; formu...
JONATHAN T.
Chemist - Innovation Consultant - Formulator - Troubleshooter Analysis : Training : Instrumentation Packaging : Formulation Compliance : Lab ...
Mirza Rashaad Sabila S.
Food Analyst cum Food New Product Development Scientist in MIT-CARS,( NABL, OHSAAS, ISO Accredited Food Lab) Nutritionist with 2 years of exper...
Naishad D.
Hi! I am Naishad, and I specialize in food manufacturing, research, and development focussed to deliver the best outcome for your food product ...
Maria B.
I have more than 15-year experience in the food industry with focus on managing and overseeing production processing, quality control and R and...
Stacey S.
I was awarded an A+ at the end of my school career and was awarded for Biology in Grade 12. I graduated from NMMU with a Bachelor of Science De...
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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.
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.
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