Entry Level R&D Food Technologist

ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

For four generations, the Schuman family has earned a reputation for delivering world-class cheese to customers around the globe. Whether importing the best cheeses from Europe, making award-winning cheeses, or crafting inspired new products including plant based cheeses, Schuman Cheese has maintained its core purpose: to enhance everyday eating experiences with the highest quality cheese. At Schuman Cheese we are seeking an R&D Technologist to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. This role will focus on supporting product-process development/ improvement and pilot testing.

Requirements

BS in Food Science or related field.
One year R&D experience in dairy or food.
Sound knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, analytical chemistry, rheology, shelf life, sensory studies and food safety.
Deliver quality work within the assigned timeline.
Quick learner with adaptability and integrity.
Ability to taste dairy and plant based products and ingredients; identify and compare color, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel etc. for sensory evaluation and product development purpose.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. of weight.
Some travel to remote facilities, food shows and conferences.

Responsibilities

Assist the R&D team in conducting work in the areas of product-process development / improvement and scale up as assigned.
Conduct related physico-chemical analytical work, sensory and shelf life studies as directed.
Create and provide product samples for cross-functional evaluation and for customers.
Participate in evaluating competitor products as well as novel and alternate ingredients.
Maintain the labs and pilot plant in a clean and excellent working condition.
Participate in product evaluation and ideation.
Document R&D work and prepare and submit reports maintaining confidentiality.
Participate in product scale up at remote facilities as required.