Associate Food Innovation Scientist

Ever Fresh Fruit Co•Boring, OR

About The Position

The Associate Food Innovation Scientist is an entry-level, degree-preferred role on the formulation team and provides hands-on support for Product Development. Core work includes batching and cooking products, checking specifications, maintaining inventories, keeping the lab and production area clean, and creating product renovation and rework formulas. The role develops in two phases. As skills are demonstrated, the second phase adds new product formulation for Sales projects, commercialization, pricing, and specifications, preparing the employee for potential advancement to Food Innovation Scientist. The position is in the Product Development department, is regular full-time and non-exempt, and has no supervisory responsibilities. It reports to the Senior Product Development Manager.

Nice To Haves

A degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Batch and cook formulated products for development, matching, and sample requests.
Attend daily QA sensory sessions and report issues, revision requests, and other findings to the Product Development team.
Check sample and product specifications, including water activity and other applicable measurements.
Create product renovation and rework (RW) formulas.
Complete Synergy revised-formula and revised-instructions workflows.
Maintain consumable and ingredient inventories, including ordering supplies and processing write-offs.
Clean the Product Development production area and maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
Ship standard packages.
Participate as a panelist in triangle testing.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and quality standards.
As skills are demonstrated, take on new product formulation for Sales projects, commercialization, pricing, and specifications.