Top 116 Food science Jobs in Denver Co

R&D Technician
Confidential —Denver, CO
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Quality Assurance Raw Material Coordinator
Chocolove —Boulder, CO
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
The Ziegenfelder Company —Denver, CO
- $89,387 - $107,979 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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R&D Food Scientist
Dessert Holdings Inc. —Aurora, CO
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Quality Assurance Coordinator
Safeway —Denver, CO
- $87,000 - $104,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sensory Manager (Research & Innovation / R&D)
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $115,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Office
- 8 years
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
Director, Analytical Excellence (Quality & Food Safety)
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $136,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
Manager, User Experience (Plant Based Food & Beverage)
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $118,000 - $169,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Office
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
Food Scientist III
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $88,000 - $118,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Office
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
Research & Innovation Manager, Governance
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $115,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
Director, Manufacturing (Operations) Quality & Food Safety (Yogurt/Shakes/Kids)
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $143,000 - $206,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
Innovation Technician
Claremont Foods —Westminster, CO
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Ready Foods, Inc. —Denver, CO
- $127,460 - $223,056 a year
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Senior level
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Senior Manager, Research & Innovation (R&D)
Danone —Louisville, CO
- $118,000 - $169,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
3d
R&D Specialist I (Cheese)
Leprino Foods —Denver, CO
- $22.94 - $25.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
12d
Manufacturing Lab Tech (5pm-5:30pm)
Kroger Manufacturing —Denver, CO
- $24.75 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Lab Technician II
Leprino Foods —Denver, CO
- $25.21 - $28.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
FSQA Manager
Ready Foods, Inc. —Denver, CO
- $86,227 - $142,274 a year
- 5 years
- Senior level
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Dairy Manufacturing Receiver and Lab Tech
Kroger Mountain View Foods —Denver, CO
- $24.75 - $41.39 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Quality Assurance Manager (Food Distribution Programs)
McLane Global —Aurora, CO
- $86,000 - $106,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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R&D Technician

Confidential
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Safety equipment provided
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Nutrition
Developing new product formulations
Formulation chemistry
Math
Food Science
Bachelor's degree
Scalability
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Research & development

Full Job Description

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN /

R&D TECHNICIAN

Job Description

LOCATION

On-site at the Innovation Laboratory

REPORTS TO

VP of R&D

LEVEL

Laboratory Technician / R&D Technician

TARGET START

Q3 2026

ROLE SUMMARY

The Laboratory Technician / R&D Technician supports formulation development, blend execution, sample preparation, process documentation, and daily laboratory operations within a fast-paced gummy and functional nutrition environment. This role is hands-on and central to keeping our R&D bench moving.

We are a lean, fast-growing contract gummy manufacturer entering our second year of operation and scaling quickly. This is a ground-floor opportunity to take ownership of daily lab responsibilities, build scalable systems and processes, and grow your technical expertise as the company grows.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, technically capable self-starter with a strong work ethic and a positive, solution-oriented attitude. You should be comfortable balancing innovation, quality, and throughput, and ready to ramp independently in a role with no overlap from the outgoing technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulation & Blend Execution

■ Execute the daily blend schedule with a target of 3 to 5 blends per day

■ Prepare bench-top, pilot, and scale-up gummy formulations

■ Accurately weigh, batch, and process ingredients according to formulation requirements

■ Support development of functional gummies including vitamin, mineral, protein, fiber, creatine, probiotic, and specialty formulations

■ Troubleshoot formulation and process inconsistencies

■ Maintain urgency and efficiency while ensuring high-quality sample execution

Laboratory Operations

■ Maintain an organized laboratory workspace and equipment

■ Support cleaning, sanitation, and workflow turnover activities

■ Operate laboratory and pilot-scale processing equipment safely and efficiently

■ Assist in workflow optimization and operational efficiency initiatives

■ Support implementation of automation and process improvement projects

■ Help build scalable systems and workflows to support company growth

Documentation & Quality Systems

■ Maintain accurate batch records, formulation notes, and process documentation

■ Support QA initiatives including deviation tracking and documentation review

■ Assist in development and refinement of reporting standards and data tracking systems

■ Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP practices, and internal quality standards

Inventory & Material Management

■ Manage inventory of raw materials, packaging components, and lab consumables

■ Monitor ingredient levels and proactively communicate reordering needs

■ Stage materials and organize ingredients to support efficient daily production flow

Collaboration & Commercial Support

■ Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, QA, operations, and commercial teams

■ Participate in customer sample preparation and innovation projects

■ Support handoff to Quality after successful benchwork and customer sample acceptance

■ Contribute positively to a high-growth, team-oriented culture

REQUIREMENTS

Must-Have Skills

■ Strong organizational and multitasking capability

■ Strong mathematical and analytical skills

■ Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities (this role ramps solo, with no overlap from the outgoing technician)

■ Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

■ Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Education and Experience

■ Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field required

■ Master's degree in Food Science (OR)

■ Bachelor's degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience may substitute for the preferred Master's

NICE-TO-HAVES

■ 2 or more years of experience in formulation, food manufacturing, nutraceutical, confectionery, or R&D laboratory roles

■ Experience with gummy, confectionery, or nutraceutical manufacturing

■ Familiarity with pH, Brix, water activity, and ingredient functionality

■ Experience working within cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments

■ Understanding of hydrocolloids, gelatin, pectin, fibers, proteins, and active ingredients

■ Experience with inventory management and process documentation systems

■ Comfort with Monday.com or similar workflow and data tracking tools

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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food science jobs in denver co

R&D Technician

Quality Assurance Raw Material Coordinator

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

Sensory Manager (Research & Innovation / R&D)

Director, Analytical Excellence (Quality & Food Safety)

Manager, User Experience (Plant Based Food & Beverage)

Food Scientist III

Research & Innovation Manager, Governance

Director, Manufacturing (Operations) Quality & Food Safety (Yogurt/Shakes/Kids)

Innovation Technician

Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Senior Manager, Research & Innovation (R&D)

R&D Specialist I (Cheese)

Manufacturing Lab Tech (5pm-5:30pm)

Lab Technician II

FSQA Manager

Dairy Manufacturing Receiver and Lab Tech

Quality Assurance Manager (Food Distribution Programs)

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