Food Scientist

Monogram Foods•Bristol, IN

11d

About The Position

The Food Scientist plans, organizes, executes, and completes product development projects of moderate scope involving the chemical, biological, and physical nature of food. 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 Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Sales, vendors, customers, and the plant Quality Assurance department. The role helps ensure manufacturing processes comply with USDA and FDA regulations, and uses the Innovation Center, manufacturing facilities, and equipment as needed. The individual works independently and with teams to address technical problems.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in food product development, including full-scale commercialization of products.
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.
Able to work in cold and wet environments for prolonged periods.
Able to independently lift and handle 30-pound packages.
Able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
While performing the job, regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 concepts and produce high-quality product prototypes for new and existing business.
Take products from conception through commercialization and full production.
Develop and implement new formulations and processes based on business needs.
Ensure projects comply with internal business processes and external regulatory requirements.
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 on problem solving and product and process improvement.
Direct cross-functional teams in addressing technical issues and problems related to products and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.