Associate Food Scientist
About The Position
Summary of Position: Under direct supervision, this role leads the formula design, validation and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements and cost savings initiatives. This role will also serve as technical assistance to the manufacturing sites and supervisor. Essentials for the Role: Under direct supervision, define the formulation, nutritional and process parameters needed to develop a new product which meets customer expectations and project objective(s) Work collaboratively in the execution of development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements and cost savings projects Create new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliers Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage through product benchmarking Contribute significantly, directly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge Understand product requirements, plantequipmentand processes to enable the creation of detailed product specifications Understand the commercialization process and contribute to the organization, implementation and management of work streams Generate and support pipeline work to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies Manage calibration of laboratory equipment Work collaboratively with manager and teammate at other locations to execute individual and team goals Exhibit strong communication skills within technical and non-technical community Important Details: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required: Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related field
- 1- 3years of technical experience in industry; internships or coops considered
- Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team
- Must be a self-starter, independent, organized, energeticand resourceful
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationsskills
- Aptitude fororganizationand project management
- Invests time and effort in professional development and supporting customer-centric culture.
Responsibilities
- Define the formulation, nutritional and process parameters needed to develop a new product which meets customer expectations and project objective(s)
- Work collaboratively in the execution of development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements and cost savings projects
- Create new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliers
- Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage through product benchmarking
- Contribute significantly, directly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge
- Understand product requirements, plantequipmentand processes to enable the creation of detailed product specifications
- Understand the commercialization process and contribute to the organization, implementation and management of work streams
- Generate and support pipeline work to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies
- Manage calibration of laboratory equipment
- Work collaboratively with manager and teammate at other locations to execute individual and team goals
- Exhibit strong communication skills within technical and non-technical community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
