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R&D Food
Technologist - Food Science Degree – South Gate, CA
Position
Description:
Responsible
for the development of new value added products for the berry and fruit
processing / packaging operations to meet customers needs. Products and processes include
frozen strawberries, peaches, mangos and other fruits and vegetables.
Provide enhanced frozen fruits and vegetables products to food service,
retail and private label markets.
Duties
and Responsibilities
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Develop products from conception to production that meet customers specifications and needs.
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Manage and complete assigned research & development projects in
a timely manner.
· Develop products within cost parameters as
required.
· Responsibilities include formulation, bench
top prototypes and scale up.
· Oversee production start-up, adapting
formulas and process from lab to production line.
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Maintain production formulas and process
procedures in computer operating system; complete all required
documentation per customer and internal requirements.
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Establish product specifications on new products and update files as
needed.
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Coordinate product nutritional information on Genesis Program and
manage files and update as needed.
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Develop and update product labeling information.
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Coordinate submission of documentation for organic certification and
kosher certification.
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Provide technical support to customers.
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Provide technical support to Sales, Plant and QA departments.
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Technical knowledge of ingredients, products, packaging and
processes, keeping informed on new technologies and fruit enhancement
potentials.
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Effectively communicate with R&D Director on projects.
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Effectively communicate and team work with R&D Team.
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Participate in weekly R&D team meetings and projects as
required.
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Train QA and production personnel on product and processes as
needed.
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Participate in quality and sensory evaluation of ingredients.
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Other special projects and duties assigned by R&D Director.
Desirable
Qualifications
Knowledge
experience and/or skill in:
- Food science
- Formulation skills
- Knowledge of regulatory,
organic and kosher requirements
- Organoleptic abilities.
- Strong organization skills
and good follow-up
- Computer skills
Experience
and Education
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Science or related science
preferred and/or
- Minimum of 5 years of related
experience in product development, quality assurance and/or
operations.
- Experience in frozen fruit
operations a plus.
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