Food Scientist - PS Seasoning

PositionSummary:

This position requires a self-driven, well organized FoodScientist who can exercise decision making skills and time management. This position supports the company’sproduction facility with the responsibilities that are included below.

Whatyou’ll do:

• Work with cross functional teams in the development of new product formulations and/or reformulations of existing products, including commercialization.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned product development projects through the various stages of the product development life cycle.
• Manage and develop nutritional labeling and ingredient statements, product specifications and processing procedures.
• Facilitate product development by working with suppliers as well as marketing, quality and production.
• Maintain formula database.
• Stay up-to-date on new regulations and current events regarding food science by reviewing FDA and USDA regulations.
• Duplicate competitive seasonings for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to FDA and USDA standards and regulations.
• Utilizes knowledge of current regulations, product formulation, supplier specifications, customer requirements and Company standards to develop and update finished product ingredient statements and nutritional documents as defined by FDA and USDA.
• Independently initiates, investigates, and implements significant new process improvements, and cost savings projects.
• Provide sourcing information as needed.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to comply with HACCP and all Food Safety Programs

·Comply with GMP,personal hygiene, and other quality and employee safety programs

• Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

·Bachelor’s in food science/ biology/ chemistry or related field withrelevant 2+ years’ work experience in seasonings, spices, processed foods,sausage or meat snacks industry preferred

·Knowledge of product specifications, nutrition and labeling forfinished products and ingredients

·Demonstrated experience in product development and formulationfrom concept to completion

·Proven ability to apply food science and food engineeringprinciples to solve problems

·Strong computer skills, especially Excel

·Ability to effectively communicate and interact when working with cross-functionalteams

·Well organized with the ability to prioritize projects and adaptto changing deadlines

·Ability to take initiative and work independently

·Willingness to cultivate career-growth opportunities andadvancement within a progressive, forward-thinking firm with a proven record ofsteady growth