Associate Food Scientist
About The Position
Under supervision, this role involves researching, conducting experiments, gathering data, developing preliminary findings, and preparing new products with written reports. The work spans from the conception of new product projects through their successful commercialization. The Associate Food Scientist will follow established protocols and work plans, draft technical proposals and reports for review, and utilize an on-line specification system for ingredients, formulation, and product tracking. This position requires a proactive self-starter who can plan, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently, adapting quickly to changing business needs. Responsibilities include executing experiments, using consumer insights to conceptualize and develop new product prototypes, formulating products to match target ingredient statements, nutritional profiles, costs, and attributes, and optimizing formulations using sensory tools. The role also involves presenting new product ideas, developing and documenting manufacturing processes, conducting key product quality, stability, cooking parameter, and safety testing, identifying cost-saving opportunities, documenting activities thoroughly, and developing project timelines in collaboration with management, marketing, and R&D managers. Additionally, the Associate Food Scientist will support sales in new product presentations and collaborate with cross-functional teams including 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 independently and as a responsible representative.
- Must be able to travel sporadically to frequently, including flying to all parts of the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental automobile for 4 to 6 hours as needed.
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, adapting to business needs.
- Learn and utilize the on-line specification system for ingredients, formulation, and product tracking.
- Execute experiments and prepare results for review.
- Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes using consumer insights.
- Formulate new products to match target ingredient statements, nutritional profiles, costs, and product attributes.
- Use sensory tools to optimize product formulation internally and externally.
- Present new product ideas to cross-functional teams.
- Develop and document the process for the manufacture of the product.
- Identify and execute key product quality, stability, cooking parameter, and safety testing protocols.
- Execute on cost-saving opportunities.
- Properly document activities, conclusions, and recommendations in a lab notebook.
- Develop project timelines acceptable to management, marketing, and R&D managers.
- Work closely with project managers 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.
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- 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
- 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
