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R&D Food Scientist

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Job Summary:

Develop, formulate, and prepare product and process development initiatives and support ongoing continuous improvement projects. Support Research & Development Department to ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements. Support QA function in the production of safe, quality food products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently formulate & prepare samples for internal or external review.
  • Request ingredient samples and associated documentation and conduct technical and regulatory feasibility assessments.
  • Acquire a thorough operational knowledge of laboratory processing equipment, including, but not limited to, the laboratory freeze dryer.
  • Possess a thorough operational knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment, including, but not limited to, pH meter, moisture analyzer, and refractometer.
  • Design experiments and oversee production scale-up activities, including plant trials, to ensure successful transition from lab to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Establish and maintain prototype and initial commercial product specifications.
  • Assist in maintaining all R&D project documentation; Kosher, MSDS, QAI, Raw Material Specifications, Allergen Statements, etc., to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
  • Assist in reviewing all label information for new products and suggest corrections & revisions where needed.
  • Maintain Genesis R&D database and run nutritional analyses on product formulations.
  • Design and manage shelf life studies.
  • Manage communication with customers to provide technical support.
  • Assist in maintaining R&D laboratory organization and cleanliness.
  • Adhere to Watershed Foods' sanitation, GMPs, HACCP policies, Food Safety policies, and Occupational Safety Policies and communicate any observed Food Safety or Food Quality issues.
  • Assist other team members and perform other duties as needed.
  • Acts as back-up for Research & Development Manager when manager is absent.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 0-2 years of work experience in mid-entry level + BS/BA in Food Science, Chemical/Food Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Physics) + Master's Degree in related science.
  • Culinary experience is a plus
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  • 3-5 years of work experience in mid-entry level + BS/BA in Food Science, Chemical/Food Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Physics) No Master's Degree
  • Culinary experience is a plus

Benefits:

  • PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
  • 401K with a competitive company match.
  • 8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
  • Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Uniform and Boots provision.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Chaplain Program.
  • Smart Dollar.
  • Company Events and Luncheons.
  • Paid Volunteer Days.
  • Referral bonuses.

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