Food Scientist

Siete Foods•Austin (HQ), TX

21d•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Food Scientist who will be responsible for managing product development and manufacturing processes for Tortilla Chips, Botana Sauces, and Salsas. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills. They should be proactive, able to multitask, and take initiative to meet deadlines while maintaining backup plans. The role involves effective communication with suppliers and vendors, managing various tasks, projects, and operations.

Requirements

3-5+ years of R&D experience in a food-manufacturing environment is required.
Proficiency in software/desktop applications such as Word, Excel, supplier management software preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with shelf-stable and temperature-sensitive products is a plus.
Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Laboratory Science (such as biology, chemistry or physics, etc.) or related discipline a plus.
Experience with TraceGains Software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for co-manufacturers regarding product concerns and technical support needs.
Provide ongoing product support to contract manufacturers and ensure familiarity with Siete’s product line and manufacturing processes.
Address product structure concerns promptly and recommend appropriate response plans.
Lead technical onboarding of current product portfolio at new co-manufacturers, including pre-onboarding, plant trial and first production support.
Build, validate and maintain the raw material specification database.
Establish and maintain effective communication with procurement, suppliers, operations, quality, and product development teams to ensure accuracy and currency of specifications.
Drive change management procedures at co-manufacturers.
Monitor and support continuous improvement initiatives for products and manufacturing processes.
Identify areas of improvement for ways of working regarding renovation and continuous improvement workstreams and execute against them.
Travel approximately up to 35% of the time.