Sr. Food Technologist –
Oakland, CA
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The Sr. Technologist, New Product Development, will be
responsible for the development of new products from concept through
commercialization and maintenance of existing products. This individual
will interact directly with key customers, sales, and marketing in the
development aspect of the new product cycle. Extensive interfacing with
manufacturing is required during the project implementation phase and
cost savings projects. This individual will need to operate very
independently and be highly adaptable to change. Provides technical or
scientific direction and expertise within the department.
•Self initiated interfacing with
the research and marketing teams to identify product concepts/trends,
evaluate project feasibility, identify appropriate formulations,
develop prototypes, provide on-site plant commercialization, and
prepare all technical documentation.
•Development and implementation of new products both from
customer and marketing requests. Working in partnership with
manufacturing, purchasing and quality assurance to launch new and
improved products, evaluate alternate ingredient suppliers, maintain
appropriate records of work, pilot plant and plant trials, shelf life
studies, prepare prototypes for concept and consumer tests, assist with
commercialization of the products in the factory.
•Work with Sales and Marketing to provide a level of technical
services to the customers.
•Extensive understanding of existing production
capabilities across most sites.
•Perceived as a technical expert to outside customers.
Lead and train junior technologists.
•Initiate and participate in new concept development
programs.
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Required skills:
B.S/M.S.
in Food Science, Bakery or Cereal Science, or related discipline and must
have strong bakery product development/formulation experience. 3-7 years experience in fresh/frozen baked goods. Good
communication and computer skills. Travel Requirment
25-30%
No
relocation offered
Contact:
email your resume to: bayarea@labsupport.com and include in subject line: Sr.
Food Tech"
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Job Type:
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Employee
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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California-Oakland/East Bay
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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