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Food
Scientist (Job Number: 001672) –
Santa Monica, CA
PURPOSE OF
THIS JOB
The Food
Scientist at Red Bull North America, Inc. will manage all aspects of
food science, ingredient safety and efficacy, and related research in
close collaboration with the Global Science Department. The Food
Scientist will develop a network of North American scientific experts
to complement the existing international network. He/she will
help to design, develop and monitor research studies to support key
company objectives. He/she will support the product innovation
team including new idea generation and prototype development.
MAJOR
ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES
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Identify key relevant local
scientific experts to develop network of external resources to broaden
existing research and knowledge base for products and ingredients.
Contact for internal and external scientists.
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Identify goals, design and monitor
research studies [regarding efficacy and safety] with appropriate
universities/institutions. Analyze and interpret data.
Summarize information to develop communication output as
appropriate. All research projects will be done in close
collaboration with the Global Science Department.
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Evaluate and summarize relevant third
party studies/media communications that may impact company products
and/or ingredients.
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Meet with regulators and legislators
to share information on product and ingredients. Attend
scientific conferences and scientific organization (e.g. ILSI) meetings
and trade association meetings.
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Provide technical assistance in
resolution of customer complaints and potential regulatory controls.
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Monitor the industry for new
developments and trends.
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Leverage expertise in food chemistry
and food ingredient functionality to support product innovation team.
Develop product formulations that support the company's strategic
commercial objectives. Provide technical assessment/perspectives
related to new product development.
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Give (in-house) presentations and
trainings on product safety and efficacy.
KEY RESULTS
AND DELIVERABLES (WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE)
The Food
Scientist will work with the RBNA Regulatory Team to insure that:
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Regulatory issues are not a barrier to trial or consumption.
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Energy Drink Category is well defined, understood and accepted by key
stakeholders.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Food
Science or a related field with 10+ years of experience in a business
environment and record in food law required. Graduate degree preferred.
Know-how in functional foods is an advantage.
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Demonstrated ability to translate
business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and
objectives.
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Proven ability to make significant
technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external
resources.
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Demonstrated understanding of how to
incorporate business needs into technical decisions.
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Proven ability to manage multiple
assignments/tasks.
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Strong communication skills (oral and
written), especially the ability to explain complex scientific concepts
to non-experts.
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Willingness to travel. Self-motivated
team player, flexible.
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