Food Technologist I - Gig Harbor, WA

Food Technologist I

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Job ID

2617

# Positions

Location

US-WA-Gig Harbor

Experience (Years)

Posted Date

11/2/2015

More information about this job:

Summary:

Metagenics is a global lifestyle medicine company, offering products and programs exclusively to health care practitioners. MetaProteomics is a subsidiary of Metagenics.

For over 30 years, we have been driven by a scientific concept: How the right nutrition can help people realize their best health possible. We don't compromise on safety, efficacy, or quality - to make sure that we deliver the best results possible. Time after time. Bottle after bottle. We carefully monitor all products to assure purity and safety, from formulation and ingredient selection all the way to the final product. We offer more educational support for health care professionals than anyone else in our field - keeping them in touch with the latest research and nutritional approaches to help manage today’s most common illnesses. Metagenics is dedicated to helping people live a happier, healthier life by realizing their genetic potential.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for Product Development formulation bench work, prototype samples, performing flavor work including cost impact and conducting sensory panels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform bench preparation of prototypes and pilots with supervision.
Make adjustments to formulas in Excel and on the bench and evaluate impact to product cost.
Conduct sensory evaluations with supervision.
Set up shelf life evaluations as specified.
Ensure raw materials meet Metagenics specifications.
Communicate with suppliers regarding specified requests.
Evaluate aspects of product label claims.
Support filling of Product Requests to the Clinic as directed by upper Prod Dev management.
Access information in Metagenics Inventory System (Finesse) on an as needed basis.
Access information in Genesis nutritional software as projects require.
Communicate with Purchasing, QC and Manufacturing regarding specific issues as directed by upper Prod Dev management.
Order lab supplies; support general laboratory upkeep and organization.
Receive and log incoming and outgoing samples

Education/Training

Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related field
0-2 years experience.

Knowledge

Formulation knowledge preferred.
Experience performing flavor and product improvements on the bench preferred.
Experience conducting sensory panels preferred
Familiarity preparing bench prototypes preferred

Skills and Abilities

Competency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
Good verbal and written communication sk
Flexibility to handle various tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver promptly to timelines.
Ability to meet flavor work and prototypes deadlines.

Metagenics, and its companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Metagenics takes affirmative action in support of this policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.

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