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Food Scientist - Benicia, CA About Valley Fine Foods Valley Fine Foods is a
chef-inspired food company. We create and manufacture exciting flavors of
fresh pasta and sauces through our Pasta Prima line of organic and
all-natural products. Our team works in a fun, foodie environment with a
strong focus on driving innovation. On top of that, we are a family oriented
business who cares deeply for all our employees and for the environment. As
we continue our rapid pace of growth, Valley Fine Foods is looking for
talented and ambitious individuals who share in our values, passion, and
spirit. Position: Food Scientist Reports to: Research & Product
Improvement Manager Objective: To provide scientific
food knowledge to the development process in the Research and Development
Department. Duties and
Responsibilities: · Work with the R&D team to develop formulations for new
product development. Explore quality improvements and cost reductions to
current product formulations. · Assist in defining research procedures and experiment
guidelines to drive effective development. · Coordinate multiple concurrent food product launches from
bench top testing to production commercialization. · Cook and evaluate R&D samples and current products. · Stay current on new food flavor trends for food service, club
and retail channels. · Assist with the ideation of new products through market
research and product surveys. · Assist in sourcing new ingredients, suppliers and distribute
info to QA, Purchasing. · Provide new product specifications to QA and Purchasing. · Operate R&D equipment. · Assist in the research and develop of formulations, machinery
requirements, ingredients, and manufacturing processes for new products. · Assist production in new product start up. · Provide technical support services to sales team across all
channels of business. · Assist in establishing a sensory development training program
and standardization of product sensory parameters. · Assist in sourcing out QA equipment and establishing standards
for all products; i.e. Salt, Moisture analyzer, Brix, Viscosity/Botswick, Acidity and accelerated storage cabinets. · Organize ingredient inventory and request the necessary
ingredients for research projects. · Produce and inventory buyer samples and ship to sales
accounts. · Fluent in Genesis software to provide nutritional, ingredient
statements · Maintain department site in Share Point. · Complete department reports. General Production
Duties: · Follow company safety policy and the company policies of HACCP
and SOPs. · Follow personal hygiene & be familiar with current good
manufacturing practices (CGMPs). · Provide support to other areas of production as needed. Computer Systems: · MS Office Suite · Share Point · Genesis R&D Education, training and
work experience required: · Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and at least 1 year related
experience including product development and manufacturing. · Experience working in a QC lab to test product attributes
(salt, moisture, pH, etc.) · Experience in microbiological testing procedures · Problem solving skills, and analytical skills · Outstanding organizational skills, with a strong attention to
detail · Ability to prioritize projects accordingly and multi-task. · Mathematical Skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and
divide in all units of measure. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
and interpret. · Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. · Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram or schedule form. |
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