Sr. Food Scientist - Ingredients
CyberCoders
- Conyers, GA
- $85,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- Competitive Salary: $85,000-$95,000
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K Package
- PTO