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Responsibilities
and Duties:
· Evaluate
existing raw ingredients and finished goods and identify meaningful cost
savings opportunities
· Create
documents to be used for new ingredient submissions
· Evaluate
potential alternate raw ingredients and suppliers
· Assist
QA/ QC and Production with documentation of SOP documents for blending
and filling
· Conduct
ongoing evaluation of blending procedures to assist in identifying
process improvements to existing products
· Evaluate
package labeling for accuracy as well as potential marketing claims for
promotion
· Assist
in developing standards for co-packers, keeping regulations and
specifications up to date
· Conduct
shelf life sensory studies to evaluate successfulness of new and
reformulated products
· Prepare
documentation and coordinate communication with outside regulatory
agencies specifically internationally
· Prepare
regulatory documents for supplements and foods
· Research
and develop product knowledgebase for use throughout the company
· Perform
competitor analyses
Education:
· Bachelors
Degree in Food Science or other relevant area of study
Experience:
· Minimum
2 years experience in Product Development or related field of study
· Minimum
1 year QA/QC and/or Regulatory Affairs
Knowledge
& Skills Required:
· Strong
working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Product Development
· Ability
to work effectively as both a member and a leader of a team.
· Strong
attention to detail and follow-up
· Problem
solving and excellent communication skills
· Organizational
skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
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