Food Technologist- Product & Process Development
About The Position
The National Food Lab is a fast-growing company with a vision to be the destination for tailored solutions for the food industry – beginning to end. Our mission is to provide services that help food, beverage, and supplement companies deliver safe, healthy and successful products. We seek to make a positive impact in the advancement of food safety, quality and nutrition, fulfilling our corporate promise – to improve health and improve lives. The National Food Lab’s best-in-class consumer and sensory research capabilities employ a variety of quantitative and qualitative consumer and sensory research techniques to help our clients make products consumers love. We help our clients: Develop new product ideas Re-energize a well-established product Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes Present objective results to management The Food Technologist focuses on prototype formulation, understanding ingredient functionality, and working with suppliers to source ingredients for new products. The Food Technologist also supports pilot plant production runs, shelf life studies, and learns the basic requirements to produce GMP products for testing. Demonstrates and promotes the company vision Regular attendance and punctuality Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate Under direction, executes bench-top experiments and formulation work, nutritional and component analysis, specification writing, shelf life studies, consumer studies, and/or sensory studies. Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records Supports pilot plant trials; prepares samples for processing, operates processing and/or packaging equipment, and collects data. Interfaces with ingredient suppliers; orders ingredients and requests documentation. Prepares, packages and sends product samples to clients and outside laboratories for evaluation and testing. Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs, and make suggestions for modifications in test methods and procedures. Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature and findings in the industry. Networks with individuals outside of The National Food Lab Trains and assists less experienced staff Completes all required training courses. Learns and demonstrates departmental procedures and policies Viewed as a resource across multiple teams Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science Degree in Food Science or an allied Science is required
- Basic knowledge of Computer and Software Programs
- Maintain a safe and orderly work environment, maintain, record, and review SOPs, maintain proper communication skills, work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment, and solve routine problems without assistance.
- Safely operate propane and electrical forklift trucks, climb ladders, frequently lift, carry and/or push light to heavy materials. as well as stand and walk most of the day.
- Flexibility to easily transition from one task to another.
- Will be exposed to potential food allergens
- Must use hearing protection, eye protection, proper footwear, lab coat, hairnets and gloves when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Product Development experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Under direction, executes bench-top experiments and formulation work, nutritional and component analysis, specification writing, shelf life studies, consumer studies, and/or sensory studies.
- Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
- Supports pilot plant trials; prepares samples for processing, operates processing and/or packaging equipment, and collects data.
- Interfaces with ingredient suppliers; orders ingredients and requests documentation.
- Prepares, packages and sends product samples to clients and outside laboratories for evaluation and testing.
- Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs, and make suggestions for modifications in test methods and procedures.
- Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature and findings in the industry.
- Networks with individuals outside of The National Food Lab
- Trains and assists less experienced staff
- Completes all required training courses.
- Learns and demonstrates departmental procedures and policies
- Viewed as a resource across multiple teams
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
