Food Scientist I

Rise Baking Company, LLCSpringdale, AR
13h

About The Position

Support product development projects from concept through commercialization, with limited supervision. As part of a team, assist with developing and testing formulas and processes for new products, quality improvements, and cost reductions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field
  • 2-4 years of R&D product development experience in the food and/or beverage industry
  • Knowledge of food ingredient functionality, product formulations, and modification techniques
  • Knowledge of all stages of the product development life cycle and product development methodologies
  • Understanding of manufacturing equipment, their processes, and capabilities
  • Strong passion for science, creative thinking, and product development
  • Good cross-functional and peer relationship building skills
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Detail oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, organize and prioritize, show flexibility, and multi-task to execute simultaneous projects and activities to meet objectives and deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving and constantly evolving high-growth environment

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute experiments using established laboratory/pilot plant/operations methods, ensuring all experiments meet FDA food manufacturing guidelines; keep accurate and detailed records on lab work and data analysis
  • Interpret experiment results and translate them into possible solutions
  • Execute pilot lab runs, consumer tests, plant trials, and validation trials
  • Lead small and medium projects, demonstrating good team work, effectively managing time, and delivering projects on time and in full
  • Maintain ingredient inventory and lot code tracking
  • Work with internal resources to quickly communicate needed information for recalls
  • Safely operate, clean, and maintain labware and equipment used for testing, adhering to sanitation requirements in the handling and preparation of food products
  • Write product, ingredient, and process specifications
  • Develop strong cross-functional relationships within the R&D team as well as with Marketing, Insights, Quality, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, etc.
  • Bring innovative ideas to support strategic plans and enable R&D to apply this knowledge to assigned projects
  • Collaborate with R&D Supervisor/Manager to develop contingency plans
  • Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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