Product Development Food Scientist – Milton,
VT
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Job
Description
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PBM
Nutritionals is a global supplier of infant formula. Apply today
to join our growing business in Northern Vermont!
PBM Nutritionals is seeking an experienced Product
Development Food Scientist at our Georgia,
Vermont
facility.
The Product Development Food Scientist will be responsible for
developing and project management of new food and nutritional products
from initial concept, literature and patent searches, to prototype
development, pilot studies and commercial launch in a dynamic high
paced environment. Projects may include nutritionals, foods and
nutraceuticals. It involves experimental design, ingredient
evaluations, troubleshooting, investigations and technical assistance
to 3rd party manufacturers.
Develops documentation and perform trials for the validation of
new products and processes. Products include natural, organic, and
conventional infant, toddler, and adult Nutritionals; dairy, soy, and
fruit based nutraceuticals, foods and dietary supplements; in liquid
and powder forms produced by various manufacturing processes including
dry mixing, extrusion, freeze drying, retort processing; and
conventional liquid batching,
pasteurization and spray drying.
Products developed may contain various ingredients including
protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, stabilizers,
antioxidants, flavor systems, fiber, prebiotic and probiotic and novel
ingredients. Develops manufacturing process and product specifications
initially at pilot scale and then for commercial scale-up at co-packing
facilities
The preferred individual will have extensive experience in food
manufacturing, development and pilot plant operations and a proven
track record of successful product introductions. The person will also manage all phases
of new product development including confirming new product prototype
design with a diverse group of highly energetic corporate and plant
personnel and establishing time lines for project completion. The person will also prepare/provide
appropriate documentation and or technical information for new product
introductions used to support regulatory filings/registrations for
USDA, FDA, EU, Organic Certification, etc., and to address customer's
questions.
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Company
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Other
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Company Profile
PBM Nutritionals, LLC
147 Industrial Park Rd
PO Box 2109
Milton, Vermont 05468
Chittenden
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Website:
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http://www.pbmnutritionals.com
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Post
on site:
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From
2/18/2010 until 4/19/2010
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Categories:
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Biotechnology,
Pharmaceutical
Research, Development
Science
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Job
Type:
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Regular
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Full/Part
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Full
Time
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Salary:
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Annual
Salary
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Location
Notes:
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Located
just North of Burlington, Vermont, an hour and a half from Montreal,
4 hours from Boston and the Maine coast. Great cultural, educational,
and recreational area.
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Job
Requirements
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A minimum of 7 years or equivalent
experience with manufacturing and/or development of commercially
marketed nutritional products and a proven track record of successful
new product introductions are required. Must have a proven track record
in project management, commercial product launches and product
development with co-packers. A
firm knowledge of various food manufacturing processes and concepts
(extrusion, retort processing, freeze drying liquefaction, compounding,
evaporation, spray drying, dry blending), and food manufacturing
principles including microbiological control, food chemistry,
food/ingredient interactions and functionality, is essential. Ability
to operate pilot plant equipment is not essential, but is preferred.
Proficient with office software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Access),
laboratory control software (DCS/LIMS) and project management programs,
is essential. Prior participation
on project teams with previous record of successful project management
and technical report writing is required. Strong interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills are required. Training and/or experience
with TQM or team based management environment preferred.
Travel is required.
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Education
Requirements
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BS, MS or
PhD in Food Science or related degree. Advanced degree preferred.
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Benefits
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PBM
offers a salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefit
package, to include 3 weeks vacation, 401k with match, company
incentive plan and more.
PBM
Nutritionals is an equal opportunity employer and considers all
applicants for employment.
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Contact
Info
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Amy
Regelin
PBM Products, LLC
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How
to apply: by Email, by Mail, by Fax, In Person
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