Associate Food Scientist
About The Position
Under supervision: research, conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares new products with written reports for the development of new products projects beginning at conception through successful commercialization. Follows established protocols and work plans. Drafts for review technical proposals and reports. Pro-active self-starter, willing to accept responsibility for business tasks Plans, prioritizes and completes tasks effectively and efficiently Change plans quickly according to business needs Learns and utilizes on-line specification system, ingredients, formulation, etc. to document and track products Execute experiments and prepare results for review Using consumer insights, conceptualizes and develops new product prototypes Formulates new products to match the ingredient statement, nutritional profile, cost and product attributes of the target product. Uses sensory tools to optimize product formulation internally and externally Present new product ideas to cross functional team Develop and document the process for the manufacture of the product Identify and executes key product quality, stability, cooking parameter and safety testing protocols Executing on cost saving opportunities Properly documents activities, conclusions and recommendations in lab notebook Develop project timelines that are acceptable to management, marketing and R&D managers Work closely with project manager to create and maintain accurate timelines Develop finished product and processing specifications Conduct plant trials and new product start ups Support sales in new product presentations to customers Collaborate with Engineering/Packaging/Operations/QA and Marketing to meet project deadlines
Requirements
- BS in Food Science or related field required.
- 1-year relevant work experience or internship.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to travel sporadically to frequently, including flying to all parts of the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental automobile 4 to 6 hours as needed.
- Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Research, conduct experiments, gather data, and develop preliminary findings for new product development projects.
- Prepare written reports for new product projects from conception through commercialization.
- Follow established protocols and work plans.
- Draft technical proposals and reports for review.
- Plan, prioritize, and complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Adapt plans quickly according to business needs.
- Learn and utilize the on-line specification system, ingredients, and formulation documentation.
- Execute experiments and prepare results for review.
- Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes using consumer insights.
- Formulate new products to match target product attributes (ingredient statement, nutritional profile, cost).
- Optimize product formulation using sensory tools.
- Present new product ideas to cross-functional teams.
- Develop and document the manufacturing process for new products.
- Identify and execute key product quality, stability, cooking parameter, and safety testing protocols.
- Execute cost-saving opportunities.
- Document activities, conclusions, and recommendations in a lab notebook.
- Develop project timelines acceptable to management, marketing, and R&D managers.
- Create and maintain accurate timelines with the project manager.
- Develop finished product and processing specifications.
- Conduct plant trials and new product start-ups.
- Support sales in new product presentations to customers.
- Collaborate with Engineering/Packaging/Operations/QA and Marketing to meet project deadlines.
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
