Senior Research Scientist II

Summary

Chobani LLC has an opening for a Senior Research Scientist II  in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Work within Chobani’s Research and Development department to play an integral role in leading the dairy and/or dairy alternative development of the next wave of product innovations, while also lending lending technical support to Chobani’s growing base business, employing a strong food science foundation, and demonstrated expertise in product innovation, to help Chobani advance its’ mission of making healthy and delicious plant-based foods.

Responsibilities

• Execute research and development plans and strategies for production development in support of company objectives
• Design and execute experiments based on project objectives, excellent record keeping, data collection and analysis and preparing project summaries
• Plan and carry out development work in lab and pilot scale; design, develop and lead tests to qualify new products and support changes to existing products
• Build on prior knowledge and expertise to improve and modernize product development processes
• Conduct analytical measurements like pH, viscosity, density, able to design and execute shelf life studies, brix, total solids, etc.
• Oversee technical development projects focusing on product development, process and product care to help Chobani improve and launch more innovative food and beverage products
• Lead and document development projects all the way from conceptualization to commercialization – this includes budget and target within certain time constraints
• Communicate project requirements and recommendations as well as status to internal customers and external stakeholders
• Lead, assist and work directly with plant processing and production personnel to ensure trial runs and start-up operations are properly performed

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Food Science, a related field or foreign equivalent, plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience in any occupation where dairy and/or dairy alternative product design and development was obtained
• 5 years of experience with product, processing and filling equipment
• 3 years of experience with scaling and commercializing new innovations and capabilities in dairy, including hands-on lab to scale experience (process and product development)
• 3 years of experience conducting dairy research (dairy chemistry, dairy proteins, dairy formulations, and dairy processing)
• 3 years of experience with working with ingredient stabilizers and fortification, flavor development and product stability
• 3 years of experience leading product development projects including timeline development, management, testing/trials, operational launches and scale
• Requires up to 25% travel. Travel will be mostly domestic but may require international travel for workshops, trials, and conferences

Wage Range: $124,000 - $134,000 per year.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.  

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. 

For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.