Food Scientist

Come join a team of stellar Food Scientist and Culinarians to formulate new and exciting seasoning blends for a variety of applications such as poultry marinades, meat rubs, snack seasonings and much more! Have daily opportunities to work cross functionally and build partnerships both within the organization and with external partners. Conduct research on food trends and create innovative concepts. be a part of growing team and company that encourages advancement in learning and your career!

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·        Expertly develop new and innovative seasoning blends from concept to scale up completion for application such as gravies, marinades, rubs, functional meat/protein blends, snacks, etc.

·        Accurately create formulas in a timely manner according to customer requirements, specified restrictions, and other project specifications.  

·        Assist in create blending procedures for production formulas, as well specifications and 100 gram nutritional breakouts

·        Manage multiple projects and show technical competence in the completion of assigned projects without supervision.

·        Foster professional relationships with customers to ensure customer relationship building for the future.

·        Build partnerships with ingredient suppliers and request ingredients for samples as needed.

·        Participate in the development of future target markets, providing technical insight as needed.

·        Expertly match existing seasoning blends while following customer restrictions.

·        Make finished product samples as needed.

·        Conduct function and/or sensory evaluation on new ingredients, flavors and finished products.

·        Monitor production of New Items for accuracy and proper execution.

·        Process new ingredients within SAP and Genesis, including obtaining documentation and price information.

·        Effectively communicate updates on project developments/matches, sample production, and other necessary information.

·        Attend customer visits and presentations as required by Sales.

·        Manage and maintain food safety through the facility, within the scope of job responsibilities.

Qualifications include, but not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Food Science, Culinology, chemistry or related field) 

3 years of dry seasoning blend application work and/or protein application work experience

Technical knowledge of food ingredients

Working knowledge of R&D processes, as well as production and safety procedures

Basic computer skills including effective use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Teams

-Experience with Genesis Nutritional Software and SAP are highly desirable.