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Food
Scientist – Elgin, IL
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Job ID:
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2010-1317
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Location:
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US-IL-Elgin
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Shift:
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First
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Category:
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Research
and Development
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More information about this job:
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Overview:
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This position is responsible for hands-on,
day-to-day new product development, product optimization and cost optimization
activities across all JBSS business channels. As part of these
activities, this position will play a key role in fulfilling the
numerous sample requests that R&D receives. The individual
in this role will also be assigned key customer relationships and
will serve as the JBSS technical liaison to these customers.
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Duties
and Responsibilities:
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- Understanding and
mastery of the JBSS product development process from concept
through first production
- Collaboration with
internal (Marketing, Sales) and external customers on new item
and sample requests – to ensure objectives are being addressed
clearly, efficiently, and on-time.
- Leveraging of external
suppliers for necessary new raw materials, flavors, etc.
- Working with internal
resources (R&D team, Production, Accounting, Procurement,
etc.) to develop innovative and on-trend formulas that are
compatible with JBSS capabilities
- Documentation of raw
material and finished good specifications and integration into
JBSS systems.
- Development of draft ingredient
statements and NLEA panels
- Collaboration with
Technical Services on allergen, Kosher, labeling, specification
and claims issues
- Integration into JBSS
production – working with schedulers, supervisors, operators,
packaging, QA, etc. to scale-up and commercialize products
- Timely and efficient
response to Sample Requests
- Collaboration with
requestor on details, timing, and quantities required
- Efficient and creative
utilization of outside suppliers
- Management of multiple
simultaneous requests and priorities
- Utilization and mastery
of Product Vision R&D software
- Assist with start-up
and conversion from Genesis
- Play active role in
data entry and database upkeep
- Act as liaison between
R&D and Technical Services
- Documentation of JBSS
processes and procedures and updating and maintenance of R&D
records
- Collaborations with
Procurement and Production on cost optimization projects
- Other duties / tasks /
special projects as assigned by the Director of R&D
- Responsible for
manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe
and quality food by following good manufacturing practices,
allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements.
- Responsible for
immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your
manager.
- Responsible for partnering
with others; Sharing knowledge, skills and information within
your team and across functional areas.
- Responsible for
enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as
professional and leadership development.
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Qualifications:
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BS Degree in Food Science / Technology. 4
to 6 years experience in the food industry working in R&D and/or
product development. Proven track record of culinary and
technical innovation with food or beverage products is
required. Experience in regulatory is essential, and experience
with Product Vision software is highly desirable. Proficiency with
Microsoft Office applications required. Excellent communication
and cross-functional teamwork skills are a must.
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