What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Food Technologist position at Ag Jobs?
- Provide product development from concept to commercialization.
- Assist in planning and execution of product concept demonstrations for existing and potential new customers.
- Actively participate in the design and physical production of bench samples that accurately mimic production line capabilities.
- Assist in continuous cost reduction of existing products while protecting or enhancing the organoleptic quality of products.
- Utilize statistics to define physical parameters of developed products.
- Accurate data entry and file maintenance.
- Physical assistance in production line tests, commercialization of new products, and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.
- Other relevant duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Meat Science or other related fields of study required; Master of Science preferred.
- Theoretical knowledge of further processing equipment and packaging
- Bi-lingual language skills preferred
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of statistics
- Willingness to work early morning and evening hours and weekends when necessary, and travel (approximately 30%)
- Good communication skills, with ability to work with all levels of management