Food Scientist - Atrium

Our client is a well-known food manufacturer, specializing in dairy products. This organization is seeking an experienced Food Scientist to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$90k – $100k Depending on experience

Position Overview:

The Food Scientist will be focused on exploring various food ingredients, driving product and process innovation, conducting application studies, and managing scale-up operations. The Food Scientist should come from a background in dairy products with additional experience/knowledge in food flavors, ingredients, chemistry, shelf life, and safety.

Responsibilities of the Food Scientist:

• Offer technical expertise and support to customers and various business functions.
• Lead or participate in scale-up and commercialization efforts at remote sites as needed.
• Assist in keeping the laboratories and pilot plant in a clean and optimal condition.
• Engage in brainstorming sessions and product evaluations.
• Document research and development efforts, preparing and submitting reports while ensuring confidentiality.
• Lead related application work, including analytical assessments, shelf life studies, and sensory evaluations.
• Provide product samples for cross-functional assessments and customer testing.
• Investigate innovative and alternative ingredients and technologies within assigned areas.
• Oversee designated projects focused on ingredient testing and product-process development, from initial concept through to scale-up.

Qualifications for the Food Scientist:

• 3+ years as a Food Scientist.
• Background in dairy products and cheese.
• Strong experience in R&D.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision.
• PTO.
• 401k and more.