Food Technologist

Description

The Food Technologist will play a key role in coordinating the process of new product development from ideation through to full-scale commercialization and Production. This individual will co-lead projects with other staff members in the areas of new product development, line extensions, product/process improvement, quality improvement, cost reductions and problem solving.

Why join our team?

• Position is full-time, year-round with paid time off
• Benefits eligible including a 401k match up to 4%
• Employee discount up to 50% and daily freebies
• Great work environment with an awesome team and opportunity for growth!

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

JOB SUMMARY

• Co-coordinate the product development process from conception through full production, including development of formulas for new products and product improvements, as well as managing formula modifications and process deviations
• Assist other staff members in managing and meeting product development timelines by incorporating input from other departments. (Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, QA)
• Evaluate new raw materials for vendor qualification through review of ingredient and nutritional specifications, product quality and integrity, testing in application for suitability, and determination of cost-in-use to meet margin targets.
• Research, evaluate and implement new/improved processing protocols in conjunction with Production and QC.
• Prepare new product cost analysis and nutrition profiles.
• Assist with new product process review and update formula changes on registered processes with FDA.
• Ensure that all products and processes meet quality assurance, safety and risk assessment requirements.
• Work directly with vendors and suppliers of raw materials to solve product issues and ensure awareness of technical advances and trends for product improvement.
• Provide data on SWK products for internal and external technical knowledge support needs (e.g., product breakdown, product knowledge database).
• Research food market trends to ensure development of products strong in market value and brand identity.
• Maintain daily update of ongoing new product development activities using Basecamp online project management system
• Co-coordinate bi-weekly sensory panels of potential new in-house manufactured products with Resale Team.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Food Science or Food Technology and 1-2 years Food Product Development experience. Culinary experience/education extremely beneficial. 
• Better Process Control School certified within the past 3 years.
• Experience with production of jams, jellies, condiments, sauces strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of thermal processing of acidic and acidified foods; pH, brix, and viscosity measurement and modification; water activity; use of pectins, gums and starches (and other functional ingredients); govt. regs. and labeling; experimental design; nutritional science; sensory analysis; safety and sanitation; HACCP. 
• Experienced in the use of laboratory processing and analytical equipment.
• Ability to develop food/formula preparations within Sales and Production guidelines.
• Experienced in writing percent-based laboratory formulas using metric weights.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, math and organizational skills.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office Suite programs, especially Excel spreadsheets. Proficient using Genesis nutritional software.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift/carry 50 lbs. 

Stonewall Kitchen is an EEO employer.