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Senior Food Technologist – Aurora, IL Tracking Code 0060-01 Job Description Essential Functions: New Product
Development ·
Develop supplements including: powdered and RTD beverages,
nutritional bars, capsule, and tablets. Includes: formulation, validating
ingredient vendors, preliminary costing and preparing nutritional panels. ·
Create and flavor prototypes. ·
Organizes sensory panels. Refines formulations until desired
characteristics are achieved. ·
Conducts pilot plant experiments and oversees scale-up
manufacturing runs. ·
Enters new innovation formulas into manufacturing software –
SAP o Reformulates to bring
formulations into compliance with changing government regulations or customer
requirements. o Guide and mentor
junior technologist in daily activities. o Monitors product
stability. Documentation ·
Documents all formulations, variables tested, product
stability, and other pertinent details and enters into lab notebooks. ·
Proofreads Supplement/Nutrition facts panels and ingredient
listings for accuracy. ·
Produces formula cost information; works with marketing and
sales teams to establish final product pricing; initiates new item forms for
all product introductions. Collaboration ·
Provide leadership in a team environment. ·
Identifies & overcomes barriers to successful innovation
by developing strong interdepartmental relationships with marketing, sales,
manufacturing, operations, and purchasing teams. ·
Works with key suppliers to keep abreast of upcoming trends,
novel ingredients, and new application ideas. Required Skills Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: ·
Proven track record of developing new concepts & bringing
products to market. ·
Good flavoring skills and vocabulary to create new products
and solve problems. ·
Strong analytical skills. ·
Detail oriented and well organized. ·
Knowledge in sweet systems and flavor application essential. Required Experience Education/Experience: ·
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field;
Masters of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field
preferred. ·
4-8 years of relevant experience working in the food,
beverage, or dietary supplement industry. ·
Prior development and knowledge of supplements including
powered & RTD beverages, capsules & tablets a plus. ·
Working knowledge of any nutritional software & SAP
preferred. ·
Prior development experience with sports nutrition products or
functional ingredients is a plus. Note: This is a lab position where all
food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, wheat, egg, shellfish etc.) are present.
This person will be tasting and therefore exposed to
them. Please make candidates aware. Job Location Aurora,
Illinois, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Salary 65,000.00
- 85,000.00 USD |
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