Food Technologist

Job Position: Food Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical development and documentation of R&D recipes

• Assisting in the optimization of recipe for cost, process and essential attributes

• Establishing and maintaining product quality standards, measurable finished product attributes

and acceptable ranges

• Assisting with sensory, cooking/heating instructions and shelf-life tests

• Support with planning, designing and leading plant trials and process specification validation

• Conducting competitive analysis and market reviews

• Preparation of comprehensive process documentation to support commercialization, regulatory

compliance, and audit requirements, including label reviews, ingredient and product

specifications, shelf-life documentation, and related technical records

• Participation in meetings with cross functional teams, which may include program development,

brainstorming sessions, timelines and project status updates

• COGS and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve cost, yield, labor

efficiency, and process performance

• Ingredient and supplier evaluation, including testing new ingredients, substitutions, and alternate

suppliers

• Evaluate organoleptic properties of food products

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in food science, biology, chemistry, or a

related life science field, preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience working in a lab or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience with specification management systems, project management software, ERP systems,

and Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of process and package development, QA, project process management, financial

hurdles, and strong PC skills are preferred.

• Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to

smell, taste, and consume all food types. The individual occasionally will lift and/or move up to

50 pounds.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as

an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Page 1 of 2• Light Travel, ~10% on average required.

• Work Environment - The individual will handle and is exposed to allergenic and sensitive

materials, such as soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, seafood, nuts, sulfites, etc.

• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday; however, occasional nights or weekends may be

required to accommodate plant trials.

Benefits Overview:

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401k

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Diversity, equity,

and inclusion are core to our mission. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we are

committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as

an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.