Research and Development Technologist - Bimbo Bakeries USA
Greenwich, CT
About the Job
Research and Development Technologist
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Employment Type: Regular
Location: GREENWICH,CT
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Salary Range: $75,200 - $97,700
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
401k & Company Match
On-the-Job Training with Advancement Opportunities
Description:
The Research and Development Technologist coordinates and executes different product development activities for the assigned initiatives in the following categories, as dictated by the company's strategies and in accordance with the established business goals and timelines:
The candidate will be able to:
• Design and execute experimentation using established procedures, interpret results and translate results into possible solutions.
• Contribute to key product improvements, cost reductions, new products development, knowledge building or other technically based objectives within the parameters of time and cost defined.
• Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products or processes.
• Describe and demonstrate research results or protocols to colleagues in a professional manner.
• To work both in a "hands-on" environment and /or direct as needed, ideas and concepts into product reality.
• Utilize services available - laboratory, finance, packaging, technical services, Marketing, engineering, etc. - ensure that product(s) are followed through to channels for final approval for sale.
• To advise and guide on scientific/technical matters as necessary.
• To prepare specifications of new products developed or update current ones, and be able to ensure its proper flow of documentation.
• To write the tests reports, record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, log book or laboratory notebook.
• Deal effectively and professionally with outside ingredient suppliers to meet R&D objectives (keeping Purchasing informed).
• Ensure, at all times, communication with all R&D members of product development team throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA and any other groups related to the projects.
• Where approved, to travel to all Bimbo Bakeries USA technical facilities and to co-packers facilities and be able to independently and effectively accomplish R&D objectives, and interface professionally with representatives of the same.
We're looking for the following abilities and skills:
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions within the cross functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Quality Systems, Packaging, Procurement) and externally with partners such as ingredient vendors.
• Strong commitment and support of BBU's values, ethics, goals, and objectives.
• Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Process Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Preferred 2 plus years of technical food industry experience, preferrable with Bakery/R&D/Quality areas. Experience in rolls, breads, doughs and other baked goods is
req40927
Employment Type: Regular
Location: GREENWICH,CT
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
#LI-SO1
Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Salary Range: $75,200 - $97,700
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
401k & Company Match
On-the-Job Training with Advancement Opportunities
Description:
The Research and Development Technologist coordinates and executes different product development activities for the assigned initiatives in the following categories, as dictated by the company's strategies and in accordance with the established business goals and timelines:
- Mainstream Bread
- Buns and Rolls
- Restaurant & Institutional Bread and rolls
- Private label Bread, Buns and Rolls
- Other bakery items
The candidate will be able to:
• Design and execute experimentation using established procedures, interpret results and translate results into possible solutions.
• Contribute to key product improvements, cost reductions, new products development, knowledge building or other technically based objectives within the parameters of time and cost defined.
• Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products or processes.
• Describe and demonstrate research results or protocols to colleagues in a professional manner.
• To work both in a "hands-on" environment and /or direct as needed, ideas and concepts into product reality.
• Utilize services available - laboratory, finance, packaging, technical services, Marketing, engineering, etc. - ensure that product(s) are followed through to channels for final approval for sale.
• To advise and guide on scientific/technical matters as necessary.
• To prepare specifications of new products developed or update current ones, and be able to ensure its proper flow of documentation.
• To write the tests reports, record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, log book or laboratory notebook.
• Deal effectively and professionally with outside ingredient suppliers to meet R&D objectives (keeping Purchasing informed).
• Ensure, at all times, communication with all R&D members of product development team throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA and any other groups related to the projects.
• Where approved, to travel to all Bimbo Bakeries USA technical facilities and to co-packers facilities and be able to independently and effectively accomplish R&D objectives, and interface professionally with representatives of the same.
We're looking for the following abilities and skills:
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions within the cross functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Quality Systems, Packaging, Procurement) and externally with partners such as ingredient vendors.
• Strong commitment and support of BBU's values, ethics, goals, and objectives.
• Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Process Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Preferred 2 plus years of technical food industry experience, preferrable with Bakery/R&D/Quality areas. Experience in rolls, breads, doughs and other baked goods is
Source : Bimbo Bakeries USA
