What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Scientist I position at System One Holdings, LLC?
Title : Food Scientist I
Location : Wall, NJ area
Hours / Schedule : M-F, 8 : 30 AM- 5 PM
Type : Direct Hire
Responsibilities
Lead research and product development. This role requires expertise in food science and product development, with responsibilities spanning product ideation to production, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and confidently applying industry knowledge in a collaborative setting.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Vendors to develop and review product concepts.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to establish specifications and commercialize products.
- Review packaging and artwork for compliance with weight, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, claims, and regulatory guidelines.
- Support formula development and ingredient analysis.
- Conduct analytical tests, ensuring product quality through in-house and third-party lab verifications.
- Track and interpret food industry trends within both pet and consumer markets.
- Contribute unique ideas for new products and product enhancements.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of FDA, USDA, and AAFCO regulations.
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