Food Scientist

Lamb Weston • Richland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Food Scientist independently develops and executes a research plan that aligns with LW strategy. Following LW’s Stage Gate process, and using consumer insights, you will manage projects to develop new products, processes and/or technologies for potential commercialization, including written reports. Develops and follows established protocols and work plans. Drafts for review technical proposals and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field required
• 5 years related experience in food science
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Pro-active self-starter willing to accept responsibility for business tasks.
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in food science or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes experiments and prepares results for review with a cross-functional team.
• Use consumer insights to conceptualize and develop new product prototypes &/or processes.
• Formulates new products to match the ingredient statement, nutritional profile, cost and product attributes of the target product.
• Uses sensory tools to optimize product formulation internally and externally.
• Develops and documents details for ingredients, process, manufacturing and finished quality specifications of products, including development of QA Procedures as necessary.
• Identifies and executes key product quality, stability, cooking parameter and safety testing protocols.
• Identifies and executes cost saving opportunities.
• Clearly documents hypothesis, purpose, procedures, observations and conclusions in lab notebook.
• Develops project timelines that are acceptable to the cross-functional team members.
• Works closely with project manager to create and maintain accurate timelines.
• Conducts plant trials and new product startups.
• Works with Sales and Marketing to create product presentations for the enterprise.
• Able to manage a small product development team, helping them set and meet goals that help drive LW strategy.
• Collaborates 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, and 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, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior