Research & Development Scientist I

Chobani•North Brunswick Township, NJ

13d•$68,000 - $103,000

About The Position

Our Research and Development department is at the forefront of product development and innovation. It is easy to be dedicated when you’re a part of something much bigger than yourself. We’ve got an unbridled appetite for making a difference. The ideal R&D Dairy and/or Dairy Alternative Scientist I candidate will have an integral role in leading the product development of our next wave of product innovations, while also lending technical support to our growing base business. We are looking for a candidate with a strong food science foundation, and a demonstrated expertise in product innovation, to help Chobani advance its’ mission of making healthy and delicious plant-based foods.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in food science or related degree. Advanced degree strongly preferred
1-3 years of food industry experience required, dairy and/or non-dairy is preferred
Extensive ingredient (stabilizers & fortification), flavor development, and product stability knowledge
Background in process and product development and commercialization of food processes is required. Dairy or Dairy Alternative processing would be a big bonus. Record of leading product development projects including timeline development/management, testing/trials, operational launch and scale
Familiarity with basic research tools and statistical analysis
Thrive in ambiguity and are motivated by the process of building something from the ground up
Highly developed curiosity for understanding complex food systems from a physical and chemical perspective
Maintain clean & safe manufacturing environment within all facilities
Excellent written and verbal communication
Must be a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time
Willingness to travel (10-20%)

Responsibilities

Implement research and development plans and strategies for product development in support of company objectives
Design and conduct experiments based on project objectives, excellent record keeping, data collection and analysis and preparing project summaries
Plan and carry out development work in lab and pilot scale; design, develop, and lead tests to qualify new products and to support changes to existing products
Conduct analytical measurements like, pH, viscosity, density, able to design and conduct shelf-life studies, brix, total solids etc.
Coordinate technical development projects focusing on product development, process, and product care to help Chobani improve and launch more innovative food and beverage products
Lead and document development projects all the way from conceptualization to commercialization – this includes budget and target within certain time constraints
Communicate project requirements and recommendations as well as status to internal customers and external partners
Lead, assist, and work directly with plant processing and production personnel to ensure trial runs and start-up operations are properly performed
Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing procedures and practices

Benefits

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information.
We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

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