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GU Energy is looking for a Food Technologist to join our R&D team! The
ideal candidate embraces our core values of Athleticism, Accountability,
Collaboration, Innovation, Longevity and Love. This candidate is looking
for an exciting, innovative work environment where they can be part of a
team that works hard to create and innovate our
products with the athlete in mind.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Food Technologist will have a unique opportunity to support GU’s
success by providing product development in the area of Innovation and
R&D. The individual will be involved in conducting experiments,
designing products as well as commercializing products with a consistent
flavor and texture. The individual will have an opportunity to support new
product ideas, ingredients, formulas, and processing as well as optimizing
cost and efficiency on existing formulas and processes. This role serves as
a key contributor to creating new products and testing improved formulas
for existing products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and approve both new
and reformulated products based upon product quality, performance, and
cost. Includes performing product sensory evaluation, researching
product standards and attributes, and determining product safety
- Manage projects from start to
finish (i.e. new products, reformulations, product/field testing,
etc.)
- Develop new, and modify
existing, products and processes
- Create and maintain both
nutrition and supplement labels, using Genesis Software, and ensuring compliance
with CFR
- Review, edit and approve
nutritional and supplement information
- Create and obtain appropriate
documentation for regulatory compliance
- Work with cross-functional
teams to assure facility/ingredient/finished product compliance with
FDA regulations
- Communicate with consumers
and vendors to provide technical service
- Perform chemical, physical
and organoleptic tests
- Maintain laboratory
organization of samples, supplies, and storage
- Apply product research
principles to existing product and suggest areas for improvement and
innovation
SKILL/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
in Food Science
- 3-5 years bench-top/prototype
formulations experience preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office
and various nutrition databases (ESHA Genesis)
- Project management and
decision making skills
- Ability to set priorities and
meet objectives
- Highly organized and detailed
oriented
- Ability to multi-task in a
fast paced environment
- Ability to work both
independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of regulatory
compliance and food labeling regulations (FDA, organic, kosher,
Non-GMO, various industry standards)
- Knowledge of microbiology
& food/non-food safety.
- Working knowledge of basic
laboratory analytical equipment (pH meter, refractometer, simple
titrations, various measuring devices, etc.).
- Thorough knowledge &
understanding of manufacturing equipment, systems & and
environments.
- Experience interacting with
suppliers/vendors and customers.
- Understanding of GMP, HACCP,
TQM and other quality assurance systems.
- Professionalism in execution
of all outlined duties, consistent with the behavioral values and
positive culture of GU Energy Labs.
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