food safety scientist

Exponent

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 About Exponent
 
 
 
 
 Exponent
 
 is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
 
 
 We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
 
 
 Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you&rsquo;ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
 
 
 
 Key statistics:
 
 
 
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 950+ Consultants
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 640+ Ph.D.s
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 90+ Disciplines
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 30+ Offices globally
 
 
 
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 Our Opportunity
 
 
 
 We are currently seeking a
 
 Food Safety Scientist
 
 for a Managing Scientist position in our
 
 Chemical Regulation and Food Safety
 
 Practice in
 
 Washington, DC
 
 (other locations will be considered). In this role you will work as part of a team that is focused on assisting clients to ensure food safety across the entire food production, processing, distribution, and retail/food service continuum. You will use your training, experience and skills to assist our clients with (1) pre- and post- market analysis of chemical, biological, and physical hazards and food safety preventive controls for supply chains, food ingredients, processing procedures, and the production environment, (2) regulatory compliance and industry best practices for food, beverages, and nutritional products, (3) root-cause analyses of product specification excursions, contamination or failures, and (4) outbreak investigations, including epidemiology, traceability and traceback, and laboratory analysis. Our client base spans industry, trade associations, regulatory and litigation attorneys, and insurance companies, which request our assistance on a broad spectrum of issues.
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for
 
 
 
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 Providing technical expertise to our clients related to food manufacturing as well as food safety risk assessment and risk management associated with regulatory compliance and industry best practices
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 Identifying new clients through business development and marketing efforts
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 Producing technical reports and presentations
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 Preparing proposals and managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, client expectations, and receivables
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 Mentoring junior staff
 
 
 
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 You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Ph.D. with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences; Master&rsquo;s degree will be considered
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 5-10 years of relevant experience in industry, trade associations, academia, government, or consulting
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 Extensive knowledge of food ingredients, processing, supply chain management, distribution, and retail/food service and related regulatory practices
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 Proven ability or potential to build an existing personal consulting practice comprised of a substantial client base
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 Excellent oral and written communication skills
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 Ability to manage multiple assignments under rigid time constraints
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 Ability to manage client projects independently
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 Ability to manage and participate effectively in team projects
 
 
 
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 Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
 
 
 
 Life @ Exponent
 
 
 
 To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
 
 
 https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
 
 
 https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
 
 
 Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
 
 
 Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
 
 
 
 Work Environment
 
 
 
 At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
 
 
 We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.
 
 
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
 
 
 The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.
 
 
 
 Salary Range
 
 
 
 USD $127,000.00 - USD $156,000.00 /Yr.
 
 
 
 Benefits You Will Enjoy
 
 
 
 Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:
 
 
 https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
 
 
 Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
 
 
 If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com .
 
 
 
 Job Locations
 
 
 
 US-Washington, DC
 
 
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Food Safety Scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Simply Good

<div>
 
 
 Food Scientist (Beverage)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
 
 
 
 
 
 The Food Scientist role is highly collaborative, working cross functionally with Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and external partners. This individual will support research, development, and business processes related to food and product development, collaborating with contract manufacturers to optimize products across brands. The Food Scientist will be responsible for evaluating raw material documentation, creating finished product specifications, and overseeing
 
 
 commercialization from product creation to initial plant trials. The Food Scientist, Beverage will gain hands-on experience and monitor production processes, discussing findings with team leaders.
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 Support the development of new products across the Simply Good Foods line throughout all phases of product development-from initial bench development to commercial launch, while considering critical technical issues such as:
 
 
 food safety, shelf-life, scalability, processability, cost, nutritional and ingredient guidelines
 
 
 Help expand and maintain a 3+ years&rsquo; technology pipeline that feeds into the product development pipeline
 
 
 Collaborate with all departments, external agencies and co-manufacturers to accurately define technology, new product and reformulation projects
 
 
 Facilitate in the development and execution of new products and product reformulations from bench to production scale
 
 
 Operate pilot UHT equipment in Broomfield lab for prototyping innovation and renovation RTD products.
 
 
 Create nutritional labels, ingredient statements, raw material costing and validation; Maintain product cost and design target reports
 
 
 Identify co-manufacturers for capabilities to provide current and future products and technologies, as well as, continually assess opportunities for improvement with product performance and expectations
 
 
 Develop ingredients and process specifications; Support Quality Assurance by ensuring finished product compliance
 
 
 Work on cross-functional project teams with co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, external development resources and internal teams from Marketing, Sales and Operations to Finance and Quality
 
 
 Participate in special projects and assignments, as required
 
 
 Participate in all other miscellaneous SMPL and departmental tasks, as required
 
 
 Attend and participate in departmental/cross-functional meetings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
 
 
 
 Skilled in operating chemical and analytical tools and laboratory equipment.
 
 
 Experienced in aseptic processing and ESL beverage products.
 
 
 Background in formulating and manufacturing dairy or plant-based protein food products.
 
 
 Knowledgeable in nutrition science, ingredient functionality, and food product formulations, including process adjustments for co-packers.
 
 
 Understands product formulation for functional requirements and consumer benefits, including macronutrient composition, calories, and sensory attributes.
 
 
 Capable of making informed decisions and trade-offs in their expertise.
 
 
 Stays updated on industry trends and seeks external expertise for continuous learning.
 
 
 Defines success metrics to align efforts with business value.
 
 
 Understands broader organizational goals and their impact on performance.
 
 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
 
 B.S with 3+ years experience is required.
 
 
 Food Science degree / Engineering degree is preferred.
 
 
 Experience in CPG industry, beverage experience is preferred.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ** Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment and may be stressful at times. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and fax machine and scanner.
 
 
 
 
 
 ABOUT SIMPLY GOOD FOODS
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re raising the bar on what food can be. We say no to the status quo, and we say yes to making better food. Food that offers robust nutrition, not hollow nutrition. Energy, not depletion. Enjoyment, not regret. Simply, we&rsquo;re on a mission to make food that works for you&mdash;that is radically nutritious and defyingly delicious. Better nutrition made easy so you can live well. We don&rsquo;t compromise, so you never have to.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 W H A T W E VA L U E :
 
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that infuses belonging throughout our culture and business practices. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.
 
 
 
 
 
 This commitment is driven by our core values:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Simply
 
 Bold
 
 &bull; Simply
 
 Deliver
 
 &bull; Simply
 
 Learn &amp; Grow
 
 &bull; Simply
 
 Together
 
 &bull; Simply
 
 Kind
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 C O M PE N S A T I O N A N D BE N E F I T S :
 
 
 
 
 
 The health, satisfaction and well-being of our employees are important to us and an integral part of our organization&rsquo;s goals. In this spirit, we are excited to share the available compensation for this role, which includes a base salary range and an annual short-term incentive.
 
 
 
 
 We provide the base salary range, exclusive of benefits or additional incentives (
 
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 ). Additionally, this position is eligible for a
 
 5%
 
 annual
 
 short-term incentive
 
 . If you are hired at Simply Goods Foods, your final base salary compensation will be determined based upon such factors as: geographic locations, skills, training, education and/or experience. Please keep in mind that hiring at the compensation range maximum would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 HQ / Office:
 
 
 
 
 
 CO salary range
 
 is:
 
 $75,000- $90,000
 
 
 
 
 
 We provide a comprehensive total rewards package featuring competitive compensation alongside top-tier health and wellness options. Our goal is to offer a benefits package that can be personalized to meet the diverse needs of each employee and their families. Full-time employees and their eligible dependents have access to a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-paid health reimbursement arrangement, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k)retirement plan, among others. Additionally, we prioritize time off benefits, offering vacation time, sick leave, flexible time off (for exempt positions), and paid parental leave.
 
 
 
 
 Simply Good Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.
 
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Food Scientist

Prairie Ridge Health

<div>Palermo Villa Inc. is looking for a high-energy, poised, and confident individual to assist in the development of concepts, products, and optimization projects through Palermo's vigorous consumer-driven R&amp;D process.
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Associate Food Scientist</h3>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Who you&rsquo;ll work for&hellip;</h4>

While most companies that sell Pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo&rsquo;s passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where Pizza was born. &ldquo;Papa Palermo&rdquo; carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily!

Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers.

Our commitment to quality has made Palermo&rsquo;s a leader in private label frozen Pizza and contract manufacturing!
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Perks&hellip;</h4>
<ul><li>20 free Pizzas per month</li>
<li>Opportunity for training and career advancement</li>
<li>Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday of your choice</li>
<li>401k &amp; Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the Month after Hire</li>
<li>Fantastic benefit offering starting on the 1st of the Month after Hire</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Where you&rsquo;ll work&hellip;</h4>

Located in Milwaukee&rsquo;s Menomonee River Valley, Villa Palermo is a state-of-the industry manufacturing facility that adjoins our company headquarters.

Our high-tech pizza manufacturing operations include an on-site bakery to produce best-in-class crusts, robotic packaging equipment, and a 24-hour shipping and receiving facility.
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When you&rsquo;ll work&hellip;</h4>

The Associate Food Scientist role works predominantly day shift hours with occasional nights/weekends to complete projects.
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What you&rsquo;ll do&hellip;</h4>
<ul><li>Execute Product Development and/or improvement projects including formulating finished product and sub-assembly for pizzas.</li>
<li>Prepare small-scale samples for testing, document study results according to company procedures, and maintain a clean and organized environment with accurate recordkeeping.</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong knowledge of food science best practices to test materials, develop formulas improvements and/or new formulas, and prepare lab sheets.</li>
<li>Assist with PR events, food shows, food presentations and production presentations.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Why you&rsquo;ll be successful&hellip;</h4>
<ul><li>Proven ability to provide support to the organization in the areas of food technology, product design, food manufacturing, and food safety.</li>
<li>Utilizing knowledge from your Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Culinary and any experience with food manufacturing, major food companies or restaurant industry.</li>
<li>Organized and methodical approach to problem solving &ndash; often in a time-sensitive, tight-deadline situation where accuracy is critical.</li>
<li>Passionate lifelong learner with a strong interest in mastering new techniques in the culinary arts and food science.</li>
<li>Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo&rsquo;s team succeeds.</li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Associate Food Scientist

TPI Global Solutions

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Manager, Product Development &ndash; Sports Drink R&amp;D (Lab Technician III Equivalent)
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Atlanta, GA
 
 
 
 Schedule:
 
 (Onsite, 5 days/week)
 
 
 
 Travel:
 
 0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 The Manager, Product Development will join the Global R&amp;D team, with primary support to the North America Operating Unit. This is a Food Scientist&ndash;focused role aligned to a Lab Technician III level, responsible for beverage development within the Sports Drink category. The role requires independently designing, developing, and commercializing new beverage products from concept to market, and supporting existing product maintenance and productivity initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead beverage formulation and development using food science, sensory, analytical, microbiological, and engineering principles.
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 Create and manage proprietary formulas, technical specifications, and product documentation.
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 Drive product commercialization, ensuring formulas and processes are production-ready.
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 Independently manage multi-disciplinary R&amp;D projects with minimal supervision.
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to support innovation and base business needs.
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 Provide technical consultation to field teams and internal departments on formula systems and specifications for the Sports category.
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 Conduct research to identify new beverage ingredient technologies, market trends, and opportunities for innovation.
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 Maintain accurate lab records and ensure adherence to laboratory safety procedures.
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 Required Skills &amp; Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science or related discipline required; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred
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 5+ years of experience in product development, beverage formulation, or food science R&amp;D
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 Strong working knowledge of:
 
 
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 Food chemistry &amp; microbiology
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 Sensory science &amp; analytical evaluation
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 Food process technology
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 Engineering concepts related to beverage formulation
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 Proven project management and time-management skills
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 Strong written &amp; verbal communication; ability to influence and educate stakeholders
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 Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment
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 Experience leading commercialization activities from prototype to market launch
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Cargill

<div>
 Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life&rsquo;s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
 
 
 This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
 
 
 Job Purpose and Impact
 
 
 The Food Scientist will provide technical expertise to new product development for product line growth and technology and process development for the creation of new capabilities. In this role, you will coordinate with other scientists to innovate new product development by identifying and implementing technical solutions to meet business goals. You will be partnering with customers and other cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and customer-focused product delivery.
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
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 Identify product growth and new product opportunities.
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 Analyze and interpret market data to take advantage of opportunities and minimize adverse trends.
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 Stay abreast of current literature and analytical advancements.
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 Provide technical guidance and leadership on products, process development and improvement, quality systems and regulatory oversight.
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 Partner and stay connected with cross functional teams that include marketing, insights, sales, ops, food safety quality and regulatory.
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 Provide findings and analysis with insights, research and commercial brand to develop short- and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids.
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 Collaborate and build partnership with sales, business management and marketing partners to identify customer needs and translate these into new product development opportunities.
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 Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
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 Other duties as assigned
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
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 Two years of relevant work experience or a Master&rsquo;s degree.
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 Ability to work in a cold environment and lift up to 30 lb.
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 Ability to travel up to 30%
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or Animal Science
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 Master's degree or other post-secondary degree
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 Two or more years combined professional experience in the following areas: cooked protein formulation development, ingredient functionality, sensory, and product commercialization
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 Tech-savvy and comfortable with evolving business-critical technology
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 Strategic thinker with ability to build effective plans to support strategic initiatives
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 Experience working in a manufacturing environment
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 Experience working successfully in a matrixed organization
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 Operations experience
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 Experience with experimental design, statistical modeling, and interpretation of data.
 
 
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 Compensation Data
 
 
 The expected salary for this position is approximately $75,000 to $100,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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The Marzetti Company

<div>
 
 The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti&reg; dressings and dips, New York Bakery&trade; garlic breads, and Sister Schubert&rsquo;s&reg; dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden&reg; dressings, Chick-fil-A&reg; sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings&reg; sauces, Arby&rsquo;s&reg; sauces, Subway&reg; sauces, and Texas Roadhouse&reg; steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.
 
 
 
 
 
 At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Sr Food Scientist (Grain &amp; Dough), this role directly shapes the innovation pipeline, owning ideation through commercialization&mdash;not only to create novel bakery products, but to drive topline growth, define pipeline metrics, and deliver share/margin gains. The individual will serve as a catalyst for innovation across bakery channels and consumer segments, setting measurable growth targets (e.g. new product revenue or margin) and delivering to brand performance goals.
 
 
 
 
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 Product &amp; Process Development:
 
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 Responsible for Grain &amp; Dough projects in the Retail and Food Service businesses.
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 Provide
 
 strategic leadership for the end to end innovation process
 
 , from consumer-insight-driven ideation through commercialization, with defined
 
 growth KPIs
 
 (e.g. percent of annual revenue from new launches, incremental margins, speed to market).
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 Optimize formulations and processes for taste, texture, shelf-life, and cost effectiveness.
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 Explore emerging ingredient technologies (e.g., enzymes, stabilizers, flavors) to enhance product performance and drive margin enhancement.
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 Technical Leadership &amp; Expertise:
 
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 Serve as the technical resource for bakery product development.
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 Partners with Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to validate, commission, and optimize raw materials, formulations, and manufacturing processes.
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 Provide technical leadership and mentorship
 
 with a growth mindset
 
 &mdash;mentoring R&amp;D teams on innovation methods, impact-focused experimentation, and commercial success factors.
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 Regulatory &amp; Quality Compliance:
 
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 Ensure all formulations comply with FDA, FSMA, and relevant food safety regulations.
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 Work closely with regulatory affairs to develop accurate ingredient declarations and compliant nutrition panels.
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 Collaborate with Quality Assurance to verify product specifications and maintain consistency through production.
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 Commercialization &amp; Process Optimization:
 
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 Lead plant trials and support production launches.
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 Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to seamlessly transition formulations from lab-scale to commercial production.
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 Partner with Operations teams to optimize production processes and meet/maintain product specifications.
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 Cross Functional Collaboration &amp; Industry Engagement:
 
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 Collaborate with internal cross functional project teams: Culinary, Brand Management/Consumer Insights, Procurement, and Sales to align product and customer strategies with business objectives.
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 Engage with supplier and industry partners to stay ahead of emerging ingredient technologies and global food trends.
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 Travel up to 40% associated with this role
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Food Technology/Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science or a related field.
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 Experience in Bakery or Grain-based applications.
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 Experience with Stage Gate process in relation to product and process development.
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 Strong background in experimental design, COGS, and bakery ingredient functionality
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 Proven track record of innovation led business growth
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 Demonstrated success in shaping or leading innovation pipelines, working with cross-functional teams to deliver growth targets
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 Experience working with commercial / Brand / Sales functions to translate R&amp;D efforts into measurable growth outcome
 
 s
 
 ; familiar with stage-gate commercialization tied to P&amp;L performance.
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</div>

Sr. Food Scientist

Perdue

<div>Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we&rsquo;re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Summary</h2>
</div><div>
The Food Scientist is responsible for supporting the development of food products in support of the Company business needs. With minimal guidance plans and conducts multiple project assignments. Project scope to include supporting new products, quality improvements of existing products, cost optimization of existing products and technical brand maintenance. 
This is an onsite position at our Innovation Center in Salisbury, MD. 
The salary range for this position is $63,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). 
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Principal and Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Promotes applicable safety, regulatory, GMP requirements in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing facilities. Assists in writing of new policy and procedures as needed.</li><li>
Executes with minimal guidance multiple projects to grow top line volume in support of New Product Development as a % of Revenue goals, cost savings or improvements. Conducts and leads required lab, pilot plant, and plant experimentation.</li><li>
Proficient knowledge of Product Development including: Materials, food processes, sensory testing, consumer testing, NPD stage gate process, costing, plant trials commercialization, and related processes.</li><li>
Documents all development work accurately. This includes written documentation of lab work, product showing, and plant trials with minimal guidance.</li><li>
Prepares accurate and timely specifications for all products developed. This includes: materials, formula, processes and finished product with minimal guidance.</li><li>
Proficient in the knowledge of customer/consumer needs for assigned products and channels. Understands who the consumer is and how they use our products.</li><li>
Interacts cross-functionally with Marketing, Purchasing, QA and Operations to successfully implement new product developments.</li><li>
Leads Product Showings to evaluate products.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Education and Experience Requirements</h2>
</div><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food/Meat Science or 2 &ndash; 4 years related work experience or a Master&rsquo;s/PhD with 0 &ndash; 2 years of experience. Our ideal candidate will have/be:<ul><li>
Requires knowledge of the product development process from idea generation, bench top, scale up and commercialization.</li><li>
Ability to influence necessary cross functional partners for successful implementation of projects.</li><li>
Requires clear written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Excellent analytical knowledge and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of ingredients including functionality, allergen considerations and cost.</li><li>
Should understand food manufacturing processes and the sequence of events necessary to convert raw materials to finished products.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Position is sedentary and mobile. Will require working in an office, lab and in the pilot plant.</li><li>
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. Capable of lifting 50lbs.</li><li>
May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.</li><li>
Work activity that is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.</li><li>
When in a plant environment:<ul><li>
Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.</li><li>
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.</li><li>
May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.</li><li>
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.</li><li>
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.</li><li>
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div></div> 
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</div>

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