Location

Relocation

Description

Food Scientist Beverages Snacks

Summary

FOOD SCIENTIST & SENIOR FOOD SCIENTIST - DAIRY, BEVERAGES Thermal Processing
Northern, IL (Rockford area)

Our client is a well-respected Food Manufacturer of private label food and beverages sold throughout North America. Due to continued growth, they are adding two new FOOD SCIENTISTS to their R&D team based in Northern, IL. The R&D Scientist will formulate Milk/Dairy-based Beverages, Cheese products and Thermal Processed Foods. The Food Scientist will assist in the management of the development from prototype through commercialization. The R&D Scientist will assist in developing customer specifications, nutrition facts panels, ingredient statements for products, and ensure compliance with all FDA standards of identity and label-related claims. Builds relationships with customers and works across functions to execute production trials and testing. Provides technical support to Operations and customers, as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Develop new products, optimize existing products, and adapt customer formulas.
• Produce benchtop samples and evaluate for shipment to customers.
• Set up formulas and processes for plant trials and production.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Quality to conduct pilot and production trials for customer and thermal process testing.
• Provide timely and appropriate product information to support customer requirements.
• Create product specifications, ingredient statements, and Nutrition Facts panels, assuring products meet appropriate FDA/USDA requirements for shelf-stable products.
• Leverage outside resources to recommend new technology platforms to support new beverage product development.
• Maintain beverage lab and pilot plant, overseeing ingredient inventories, supplies, equipment cleaning & maintenance.
• Provide technical support and leadership to Operations.
• Learn and develop knowledge of Companies thermal processing procedures.
• Assist with thermal processing studies in production retorts, under the direction of management and Process Authority.
• Ensure documentation of formulas and product parameters to meet LACF requirements.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a minimum B.S. in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field. Masters preferred in Dairy Science
• Must have at least 2-10 years of hands-on bench top experience in new product development, applications and commercialization experience
• Prefer understanding of emulsions, milk & whey proteins, food safety, and allergens
• Prefer retort knowledge/experience desired
• Must have the ability to discriminate flavors
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent relationship skills and ability to work directly with customers and sales
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain and operate laboratory and pilot equipment
• Ability to work in a production environment and support production trials in a 24/7 operation
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong in Microsoft Excel and navigating web-based systems


In return, they can offer a competitive base, bonus, relocation and ample opportunity for career advancement. Send resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com or call 239-839-2914