Food Scientist
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Job
ID:
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2012-2304
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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.
Reporting to this position: This position has no direct
reporting relationships.
Job Specific Requirements:
In
the event that the Food Scientist is absent, the Department
Manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover
this position.
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