Food Scientist
About The Position
The Senior Food Scientist plans, organizes, executes, and completes food product development projects of moderate scope. The role evaluates and improves existing products and processes and develops new products and processes by defining and meeting key sensory attributes. The Food Scientist provides technical resources to customers and cross-functional teams and works with internal departments, vendors, and customers to achieve project milestones. The role also works with plant Quality Assurance to support compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, using the Innovation Center, manufacturing facilities, and equipment as needed. The individual works independently and with teams to solve technical problems.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in food product development, including full-scale product commercialization.
- At least a bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field; the posting also lists Food Science, Microbiology, Meat Science, or Biology, or at minimum a two-year degree in Food/Quality Control with 5–7 years of food manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of USDA and FDA regulations.
- Ability to communicate technical issues across Operations, Marketing, R&D, Sales, and with customers.
- Familiarity with formulating products and manipulating formulas.
- Ability to handle multiple projects successfully.
- Ability to bring projects from bench top to production.
- Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
- Proficiency with computer programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in cold and wet environments for prolonged periods.
- Ability to independently lift and handle 30-pound packages.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in bakery or frying/coating applications.
Responsibilities
- Order raw materials and supplies needed to make and ship samples or test products, while maintaining the R&D Innovation Center.
- Generate product concepts and produce high-quality prototypes for new and existing business.
- Take products from conception through commercialization and full production.
- Develop and implement new formulations and processes according to business needs.
- Ensure projects comply with internal business processes and external regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address innovation and cost-management needs.
- Provide technical support to Sales, Marketing, and internal and external customers during Research and Development projects.
- Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams in problem-solving and product or process improvement.
- Direct cross-functional teams in addressing technical issues and problems related to products and processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
