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Senior Food Scientist-CAN0002S Canton,
NC
Description
Responsibilities:
Provide
technical expertise on foods and functional food interactions
with packaging materials and define up front packaging performance
criteria.
Use
food science expertise, QA/QC, microbiology, and market knowledge to
support new and existing packaging products to
customers.
Provide
insight on micro-biological risk within Operations, QA, NPD, and
customers
Extensive knowledge of product and production testing protocols,
expertise in microbiology, and reporting results to the appropriate
departments.
Recommend new projects and actively assign
timelines.
Passion
for cutting edge technologies and packaging markets, regulations
and trends.
Provide
technical assistance to optimize and enable existing
manufacturing processes
Use of
Stage Gateฎ processes
Work in cross-functional and cross-category
teams.
Detail
and results oriented with strong organizational skills Be able to
communicate current technology developments in the food
industry, packaging, and microbiology to non-technical
individuals.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently Familiar with
GLP & GMP Only energetic, motivated and highly achieving
professionals will be
considered
Travel
up to 15% domestic and international (e.g. Israel, Europe, LatAm,
Far East, etc.)
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal
responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. in Food Science with extensive
microbiological expertise or PhD in Microbiology with extensive knowledge
of Food Science and technology or related discipline is a must
10-15 years industrial experience in foods. (must have)
Strong technical background in a wide range of food
application areas
such as dairy, beverage, bakery, ready meal, sauces, spreads, dressings,
etc.
Strong
background in microbiology
Proven track record of innovation from concept to commercialization
of
foods, niche functional food products, or packaging
for foods.
Self-starter with ability to take a role as a technology project manager
in NPD with proven experience managing and planning
multiple projects
simultaneously, ensuring timely completion in a
fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail, sense of urgency, and
excitement.
Provide regulatory guidance on product
manufacturing and labeling.
Collaborate effectively across different business units and
functional
areas.
Available to travel up to 15% domestic and
international.
Outstanding knowledge of and experience in foods, processing,
characterization, and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver packaging projects from
inception to completion according to established guidelines and
timelines.
Ability to be effective technical resource for
the corporation.
Experience in packaging desirable.
Strong
computer skills, (i.e. Microsoft Office,
Analytical/micro-biological instrumentation software) Ability to
challenge Key Opinion Formers in alignment to corporate
goals.
Detailed oriented, high degree of accuracy.
Strong
organizational skills with the ability to actively contribute to
new projects
Ability to make independent decisions within a
team environment Excellent communication, inter-personal, and
time management skills.
Flexibility in the ability to prioritize, multi task, and learn quickly
with a positive attitude.
Job
: Manager, Product
Development 2
Schedule
: Full-time
Primary
Location
: NC-Canton
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