Food Scientist

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Food Scientist develops product formulations for new products and matching competitive products per customer and regulatory requirements.

PRINCIPAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop product formulations for new products and matching competitive products
• Document and modify experimental formulas and processing procedures to develop final specifications
• Compile and document all project information including experiment results, reasons for directional changes and project status at all times
• Write and maintain complete and accurate product specification sheets
• Conduct plant trials for the purpose of producing samples for customer evaluation or new products
• Communicate with customers, sales, quality assurance and production during all phases of a project
• Support the Sales staff with customers regarding product characteristics
• Maintain the working status of heat penetration equipment including wires, thermocouple, probes and computer
• Maintain organized laboratory and lab equipment
• Responsible to refill and guarantee freshness of laboratory ingredients
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• 2 + years experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft office products
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• High standards of cleanliness
• Bachelors degree (B.A.) in Food Science
• Familiarity or experience with thermal processing, functional ingredients, dry blending recommended

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligible after 90 days of employment or during open enrollment)
• Two weeks PTO to start
• Ten paid holidays after the completion of 60 day probationary period
• 401k-company contributes 1% of weekly pay and matches 100% of the next 4% (eligible the following quarter after the completion of one year)
• Life insurance of two times your annual salary up to $150,000