Sr. Food Scientist - Danville, VA - Litehouse

Litehouse is seeking a passionate and experienced Sr. Food Scientist to join our team in Danville, VA.

As a Sr. Food Scientist you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, from marketing and production to quality assurance, to bring new ideas from concept to commercialization. Your scientific insights and creativity will fuel the development of exciting new products in the Litehouse brand. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated, we invite you to bring your passion for food science to our team and help shape the future of our product portfolio.

What you will do

• Organize and prioritize weekly project load as part of the R&D team, ensuring timely execution of project activities and resolution of technical challenges through collaboration with internal business functions.
• Manage scientific experiments and product development in the laboratory, including creating and modifying product formulations to meet project objectives and contribute to innovative product platforms in the market.
• Liaise with internal Litehouse departments to align and streamline activities necessary for successful project execution beyond the laboratory.
• Collect and manage quantitative data, interpret and analyze data to provide valuable insights for development projects and problem-solving scenarios, leveraging strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills for efficient workflow management.
• Support, coach and mentor team of R&D techs while ensuring business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Food Science (B.S.) or High School diploma and Food Science Certificate with related experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience within an R&D product development group preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Working laboratory knowledge required, such as college, industry, and/or medical laboratory facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on advanced SharePoint, Excel, and Word utilization.
• Working knowledge in Northwest Analytics, Genesis, TraceGains, and ERP-ROSS computer systems is required.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.