Food Scientist- Entry Level

• Creates product recipes and assists in preparation, scaling, and baking.
• Prepares samples for customers and assists in selection of samples and shipping to the customer.
• Document's formulas and formula changes on continuous basis to keep them updated and current.
• Adds formulas and ingredients into company program on timely basis to provide nutritional information and cost for new formulations or changes in existing formulations.
• Evaluates current and alternative food ingredients to reduce cost, improve product quality, or provide additional vendor approvals for purchasing to resource from.
• Conducts sensory evaluation of new products or existing products for customer sample release, R&D product development, or quality assessment.
• Manages R&D lab activities, technician, and plant personnel as needed when R&D Director is off-site or unavailable.
• Orders lab supplies, ingredients and shipping materials for customer packages as needed.
• Keeps R&D lab clean and organized and manages inventory of retain samples.
• Train's laboratory technicians as needed to perform R&D activities.
• Participates in cross functional teams to ensure effective resolution of technical issues, support product development initiatives and provide updates as needed.
• Runs plant tests independently and/or with technician and documents processes, conditions, and changes.
• Supports quality systems with consumer complaint diagnosis and reply as needed.
• Trouble Shoots production and lab tests problems to come up with solutions.
• Develops and documents product specifications, includes photographs, measurements, and product detail for current and existing products.
• Conducts shelf-life studies and documents results.
• Prepares paperwork for 3rd party analysis of products and reports results.
• Tracks sample requests and deadlines to ensure that timelines are met.
• Participates in Sales and Marketing meetings for customer sample requirements and for new or existing product requests.
• Works with ingredient vendors for formula work, new product innovation and productivity opportunities.

• Ability to perform physical demands of both office and plant work.
• Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 30 lbs.
• Work involves sitting, walking and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or Applied Science).
• Experience in the Food Industry with Bakery experience preferred (2 or more years of production or R&D/QC laboratory experience).
• Basic to moderate knowledge of food regulations, nutrition labeling, ingredients, and ingredient functionality.
• Ability to calculate figures, amounts, weights, and measures.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills (word, excel, and database navigation).
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively, apply judgment and understand sense of urgency to support the sales, marketing, purchasing and production efforts.
• Bi-Lingual, ability to speak Spanish a plus.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• At times, the position interacts and comes into contact with a production, manufacturing, and warehouse environment, which presents the following:
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high.
• Use of protective hair, eye, and clothing coverings necessary when entering production area.
• Products manufactured in the facility may contain peanuts, tree nuts, and other potential allergens.

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP support
• Generous PTO and career growth opportunities

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000