Product Development Scientist

We are looking to add a talented food scientist for a global food company that’s focused on constant innovation, exotic tastes and the anticipation of trends that can work across several categories including, protein, sauces and meal kits.  What can they do for you?  Offer longevity with a tenured team, an exciting portfolio to work in and solid benefits and compensation package.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple development projects with an emphasis in meat protein, plant-based protein and sauces, both new products and improvements of current products
• Assume technical leadership of assigned projects from concept development through successful commercialization. Recommend new product concepts to take to development.  Investigate for product and process challenges, provide creative solutions using sound scientific techniques and data-based decision making to solve challenges in development and commercialization
• Work cross functionally (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Purchasing) to determine equipment, materials and processes necessary to produce products to maximize capacity and optimize quality and differentiation
• Identify ad complete technical study of ingredients, suppliers, co-packers relevant to meeting project objectives and company standards
• Assure technically sound sensory panels are conducted for product development, shelf-life studies, improving / maintaining present products and competitive testing
• Identify and make recommendations for process improvements using scientific technique, design experimentation to improve formulation, process or equipment to deliver finished products that meet defined internal and external customer parameters
• Maintain current technical knowledge in plant-based / food production regulations, new ingredients, processes and equipment through trade publications, food shows and technical representatives; maintain working knowledge of USDA, FDA and other relevant regulations
• Familiarize and evaluate competitive products in the marketplace to determine market opportunities for new products and application recommendations for current products
• Provide raw material information and formula to regulatory personnel to create nutritional and products analysis, and nutritional fact panels
• Work with Operations and Accounting regarding the setting of standards for yields, efficiencies, and throughputs
• Contribute to the development of SOP’s and product training

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mary Harris-Rigas at maryr@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  115.23MH
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Technical Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Food Science or related area with at least 3 years of product development experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strongly prefer previous USDA meat protein product development experience
• Experience working with Esha Genesis or equivalent nutritional program is a plus
• Experience in food manufacturing environment desirable
• In-depth experience in ingredients, flavors, and their functionalities
• Experience in vendor/supplier contact for ingredients selection desirable
• Strong technical knowledge; good organizational skills
• Ability to establish credibility with others
• Solid written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Computer skills include Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mary Harris-Rigas at maryr@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  115.23MH
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