Food Scientist

Food Scientist

Summary

The Food Scientist is responsible for high level Project Management of key accounts, displaying leadership capabilities, while exhibiting product development expertise. 

We are open to candidates at various experience levels, from early-career food scientists, to seasoned professionals

Essential Functions

• Meet the requirements of a Senior Scientist I
• Perform high level project management
• Develop mastery of customer’s products and processes
• Mentor entry level scientist and interns when applicable
• Demonstrate significant innovation and improvement in product development and processes
• Respond and adapt to change quickly
• Identify root cause of a problem and implement corrective action
• Conduct situation analysis and troubleshoot
• Recognize and incorporate industry advances and technology
• Display superior knowledge of ingredients
• Design and implement all technical aspects of projects to ensure that all projects proceed according to plan
• Apply delegation skills  when appropriate
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field. 
• Minimum of eight years related experience and/or training.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office, AS400 and Lotus Notes.

Work Environment

• General office setting.
• Periodic exposure to: (1) loud environment, (2) airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients, (3) cold, hot, wet and humid conditions, (4) walking and standing on concrete, (5) climbing steps, ladders, (6) standing on elevated surfaces. 

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary: $90,000 - $135,000