Food Science Technologist

ColdSnap•Billerica, MA

6d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ColdSnap is transforming the frozen and beverage landscape with its patented freeze-on-demand appliance and pod system. Our technology instantly produces premium ice creams, smoothies, protein shakes, lattes, and cocktails from shelf-stable pods, offering freshness, convenience, and sustainability never before possible. We are seeking a full-time Food Science Technologist to join our team at our facility in Billerica, MA. This position will be responsible for assisting the Vice President, Food Science Innovation, and the Senior Food Science Manager in all aspects of product development, inventory management, document control, and food safety. This is a great role for an early career candidate who would like to gain experience across a wide variety of areas related to food science: product development, food safety, research & development, production, food tech, ingredient sourcing, shelf-life, testing, etc. This position works full-time onsite at the Billerica, MA office.

Requirements

Strong understanding of food chemistry, food processing, and food microbiology
Understanding of recipe and/or formula development
Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards
Understanding of sensory evaluation techniques for the determination of shelf life
Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment operation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and able to work independently
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Motivated, hard-working, eager to excel, able to take direction and work on a team

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience in a food science-related role is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other team members on formulation and testing for the purpose of new recipe development and optimization of current recipes for the following categories: ice creams, dairy-free ice creams, smoothies, coffee drinks, cocktails, protein shakes, smoothies, and potentially other cold/frozen beverages.
Support production staff during large batch production runs. Make small batches of product as needed to be used at demos, events, and for testing the ColdSnap machine.
Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment. Rotate ingredients in a timely manner, keep samples separate from production ingredients, and ensure everything is properly labeled.
Abide by food safety and quality assurance protocols at the instruction of the Food Safety Manager and put them into practice when working in the test kitchen and batch room.
Work with senior team members to prepare test proposals, run tests per proposal guidelines, collect and record test data, and assist with decision making based on test results.
Utilize software programs to create, update, and manage formulations, specifications, and other relevant documentation.
Support senior team members with creating and reviewing nutrition panels and ingredient statements.
Assist with managing our shelf-life testing system for the determination and verification of product safety and quality. Evaluate products for color changes, mouthfeel, and flavor stability. Provide constructive organoleptic feedback on ingredients and prototypes.
Support senior team members with sourcing ingredients and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand. Communicate with vendors to request specifications and other ingredient documentation.
Conduct research into and arrange meetings with offsite co-manufacturers. Travel as needed to conduct trial runs.