What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Scientist position at HomeTown Food Company?
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical input throughout all phases of New Product Development (concept through commercialization)
- Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Lead/support the planning, execution and reporting of plant trials and product validations for new products and reformulations.
- Work with Marketing and partner with Operations for commercial execution against all new products.
- Seek, evaluate, and utilize technical information to achieve objectives.
- Recommend and implement product quality improvements based on quantitative insights.
- Investigate and implement cost reduction initiatives.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
- Maintain laboratory ingredient inventories. Keep accurate records on lab work and data analysis.
- Safely operate, clean, and maintain lab-ware and equipment while adhering to GMPs in the handling and preparation of food products.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
- Will need to travel as requested, less than 20%.
Qualifications:
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3-5 years of food R&D experience. Experience in baking categories strongly preferred:
- Understanding of flours and grains
- Understanding of grain-based products, chemical leavening, yeast leavening, ingredient functionality
- Understanding of carbohydrate chemistry and fat/oil chemistry
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Engineering.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Food Science, Engineering, or Business
Personal Characteristics:
- Displays even temperament, ethical values and good team-play within R&D and cross-functionally
- Strong communication skills
- Great attitude and drive: Ability to roll up sleeves and get things done.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and handle moderate degrees of ambiguity.
- Passion for food and innovation.
