Food Product Development Scientist I Salary in the United States

Food Product Development Scientist I Salary

How much does a Food Product Development Scientist I make in the United States? The average Food Product Development Scientist I salary in the United States is $65,225 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $58,260 and $73,553. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Food Product Development Scientist I

Food Product Development Scientist I performs food product development activities including testing of prototypes, competitive products, and production samples. Documents ingredients, formulations, processes, and testing involved with new product research and development or enhancements to existing products. Being a Food Product Development Scientist I participates in sensory evaluations and trials of products. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Food Product Development Scientist I typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Food Product Development Scientist I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Food Product Development Scientist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Socket Mobile, Inc. produces data capture products for mobile applications used in business mobility markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company's products are incorporated into mobile applications used in point of sale, enterprise mobility, asset tracking, manufacturing process and qua... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2021
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Food Product Development Scientist I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Food Product Development Scientist I: Writing Procedures & Documentation, Quality Control/Testing, Product Requirements, Product Development ...More

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