Sr. Food Scientist - Ingredients

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  • Conyers, GA
  • $85,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Title: Sr. Food ScientistLocation: Conyers, GA (Relocation Available)Salary: $85,000-$95,000/YearRequirements: At least 5+ Years Experience in a Food Scientist role, with experience working with liquid ingredients, in a Manufacturing or Lab environment. Experience working with Food Service versus Retail is a large factor and need for this role. Experience with Quality Software, is a must. This candidate will be helping prototype, taste test, and create formulas that will be scaled up for larger scale manufacturing.We are one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice industry. Headquartered in California the company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service. Established in 1947 currently services 150+ leading brands (125,000+ restaurants/stores) from its 50 locations on five continents. Its core businesses include: processing and distribution of liquid products, protein, produce, dairy and other services.What You Will Be Doing
  • Independently provides bench, lab, and Pilot Plant related work activities to support the development of new products, product line extensions, duplications, product/process improvements, and cost improvements. Leads development of effective, repeatable specifications used at production scale and transitions the products to manufacturing sites. (30%)
  • Provides leadership to others in the department and is seen as an expert throughout the company. Acts as a technical resource and mentor to facilitate skill enhancement for the product development team. Provides operational support. Supports training for new technologists, demonstrating lab safety, procedures and techniques. (30%)
  • Provides on-site and off-site support of scale-ups tests, first productions and quality assurance practices of the developed product through the commercialization process and identify areas for improvement to facilitate department operations. Can include Customers on-site support of productions. (25%)
  • Supports the Ingredient Specialist in vetting new/alternative materials and suppliers for raw materials in compliance with established quality assurance standards. (5%)
  • Maintains laboratory, including upkeep of equipment, stocking of supplies and general cleaning of work areas. (5%)
  • Studies methods to improve quality of food such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value and convenience in support of strategic objectives. Researches new ingredients or technologies that will create a competitive advantage. (5%)
  • Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
What You Need for this Position
  • Bachelor's degree in food science, engineering, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
  • 5 to 7 years of food experience, with an understanding of food chemistry, food safety, and related regulations.
  • Must have excellent written communication skills and demonstrate solid oral communication.
  • Experience in interacting with customers a significant plus.
  • HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes
  • International export and food regulations
  • Food chemistry
  • Food microbiology
  • Raw material/product interaction
  • Perform a variety of food safety tests including water activity, viscosity, sodium analysis, pH, moisture and total solids analysis
  • Work in a laboratory environment
  • Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
What's In It for You
  • Competitive Salary: $85,000-$95,000
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K Package
  • PTO
If you are a Food Scientist with at least 5+ Years of Experience please apply today! BenefitsApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.Additional ways to applyPreferred Skills

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