Senior Food Technologist

Senior Food Technologist – USA (Remote) Full-Time | Remote – USA (West Coast or Central preferred) About YGF Manufacturing YGF Manufacturing is an Australian-founded food, drink, and supplement manufacturing coordination and facilitation business. We source manufacturers, validate production processes, manage regulatory requirements, and coordinate end-to-end execution on behalf of brand owners — from first formula through to finished goods. We operate across Australia, China, the US, UK, and EU and are building out our North American capability now. The Role Senior, commercially-oriented food technology role for someone who understands not just the science, but the business of bringing food and supplement products to market. You'll be our technical lead for US operations — supporting client NPD projects, managing manufacturer relationships, and ensuring products are formulated, validated, and produced to spec on time. You'll work directly with the founder. We move fast and execute — we expect the same. Responsibilities Lead technical scoping and formulation for NPD projects across food, drink, and supplement categories Source and qualify US-based contract manufacturers against client briefs and our quality standards Manage bench trials, commercial scale trials, and production sign-off with manufacturers Conduct regulatory review and labelling compliance against FDA requirements (DSHEA, 21 CFR, FTC) Review and validate nutrition panels, ingredient declarations, and allergen statements Liaise with clients during technical handover, trial sign-off, and production phases Flag formulation risks, ingredient sourcing issues, or regulatory red flags early Build YGF's internal knowledge base: MOQs, ingredient costs, manufacturer capabilities, and lead times across the US market Support the founder on pricing reviews and strategic manufacturer assessments Requirements 5+ years in food technology, product development, or technical operations in the US food, beverage, or supplement industry Proven experience with US contract manufacturers across at least two of: powders, RTD, gummies, bars/snacks, or nutraceuticals Strong working knowledge of FDA requirements for food and dietary supplements Experience taking products from brief through to commercial production Able to read and interpret spec sheets, COAs, SDSs, nutritional data, and manufacturing SOPs High commercial awareness — cost, speed, and margin matter as much as technical correctness Clear communicator with non-technical founders and clients Self-directed — you execute without hand-holding Nice to Have Experience coordinating across multiple time zones or international supply chains Familiarity with Australian or UK/EU regulatory frameworks Background working inside a contract manufacturer, co-packer, or manufacturing broker What We Offer Fully remote, flexible working Direct access to the founder — no bureaucracy Exposure to a fast-growing international operation across multiple categories and markets Competitive compensation based on experience Apply tot his job Apply To this Job