Food Science Technician (Science & Innovation)
Louisville, Kentucky
This job reports to the Global Quality
Director.
Relocation is negotiable and travel is required occasionally.
This is a Full-Time
position,
working 1st Shift.
Number of Openings for
this position: 1
Overview
This person
will assist in developing product formulations related to the food color
industry that will support sales of our products. He/she will provide global
support and coordination for the scale up of caramel and other natural color
products developed or revised by the S&I Team. Primary responsibility will
be to run regular lab analysis on various equipment.
Job Skills/Requirements
Uphold DDWs Mission Statement, Quality Policy, Values and
Beliefs
Pilot Plant Work
- Support development of product formulations through understanding of food
and chemical interactions and creating finished products on pilot scale
equipment.
- Operate pilot plant research cooker for process/ingredient evaluation and
new product development. Provide suggestions from observations during the
cooking process.
- Successfully run scale-up trials of new products on the ...[more]
Uphold DDWs Mission Statement,
Quality Policy, Values and Beliefs
Pilot Plant Work
- Support development of product formulations through understanding of food
and chemical interactions and creating finished products on pilot scale
equipment.
- Operate pilot plant research cooker for process/ingredient evaluation and
new product development. Provide suggestions from observations during the
cooking process.
- Successfully run scale-up trials of new products on the 50 gal cooker.
- Operate Ultra filtration unit, Agglomerator, and
other pilot plant equipment to support product development.
- Follow company product development procedures and safe operating
procedures.
Laboratory
- Run routine analytical tests and interpret the results in support of
S&I and manufacturing pilot equipment; may include periodic work with
GC/LCMS
- Document and record experimental trials and outcomes
Production Support
- Develop procedures according to safety and quality guidelines for scale up
to manufacturing.
- Responsible for housekeeping and sanitation of the pilot production area
and the food lab.
- Work with Product Support Chemist and local maintenance support to ensure
preventive maintenance and safety of all pilot equipment.
- Assist in knowledge transfer for new products and trouble shooting at
manufacturing sites.
Actively participate in Quality Improvement Process.
Additional Information/Benefits
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s in Food Science or related Science; or comparable experience in
industrial technology in the food industry.
- Must be competent performing basic lab analysis and testing. Ability to run
GCMS/LCMS a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; competent with technology to
perform research and log/manage data derived from pilot plant work.
- Understanding of SPC required.
- Ability to lift 55-pound packages on a regular b...[more]
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s in Food Science or related Science; or comparable experience in
industrial technology in the food industry.
- Must be competent performing basic lab analysis and testing. Ability to run
GCMS/LCMS a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; competent with technology to
perform research and log/manage data derived from pilot plant work.
- Understanding of SPC required.
- Ability to lift 55-pound packages on a regular basis.
- Occasional travel possible. P
- Physically capable to conduct pilot and small cooker trials.
Flexibility to work alternate schedules – pilot plant operates 6:30 AM – 6:30
PM.
Benefits: Medical
Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation,
Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability,
401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance, Special Incentive Plans
Screening
Requirements: Motor Vehicle,
Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
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