Food Scientist: R&D Job – Plano, TX
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Date: Feb 2,
2010
Location: Plano,
TX, US
THIS POSITION IS POSTED AS A LEVEL
8 BUT MAYBE A LEVEL 6, 7, OR 8 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
This position will provide food science, physicochemical methodology and
quality assurance support for various company programs, projects and
initiatives. This role primarily will interact with Product Development,
Purchasing and Frito-Lay's ingredient supplier base, domestically and
internationally.
Key responsibilities will be approving Ingredient specifications, maintaining
accuracy in Frito-Lay's Ingredient Specification data base, working with
developers to create advantaged specifications in a timely and accurately
verified manner, and maintaining supplier relationships.
Other activities may include maintaining the Raw Material Data Base for
Ingredient Quality Performance, developing suppliers in disciplines of
analytical testing, methods collaboration, statistical process control and
trouble-shooting to ensure quality performance and food safety. This position
will also oversee maintaining and improving GLP's within the Analytical Lab
and participate in other activities including: assisting with development of
HACCP plans; employee education; troubleshooting; technical consultation; and
vendor and laboratory auditing.
Some weekend work and travel will be required.
Lifting should not exceed 50 pounds.
-Support the Ingredient Specification program for development and approving
specifications, and maintaining the specification data base &l
t;br>-Oversee maintenance of the Raw Material Quality Performance Data
Base
-Provide technical assistance on various company projects
-Build capabilities and relationships with ingredient suppliers
Requirements: Minimum Requirements:
MS in Food Science or related science field
Working knowledge of physicochemical food attributes and professional
organizational methodologies. Experience in specification development,
Quality Assurance, or Product Development; and, knowledge of GLP's and GMP's.
Basic computer and statistical skills
Excellent communication skills
Knowledgeable in laboratory safety
Preferred Requirements:
5+ years experience of applied food science in the food industry. Experience
at the corporate level, with Quality Assurance; supplier and employee
technical development; bilingual (Spanish)
Nearest Major Market:
Plano
Nearest Secondary
Market: Dallas
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