Our client is a privately owned nutritional food
manufacturer. The company has been in operation for more than 25 years
and has a multi-million dollar annual revenue.
Position
Location
Food Scientist
Nearest Metro City: Lansing, MI
Salary
Reports to
Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience
Chief Technology Officer
Responsibilities
1) Design and conduct experiments related to developing
and improving flavor, texture and nutritional profiles.
2) Work closely with customers and suppliers in the development of new
products and identify, develop and implement new ideas, ingredients and
processes.
3) Provide assistance to commercialization group for product trials and
start-ups; troubleshoot process and general technical assistance.
4) Generate appropriate reports relating to work accomplished or in
progress.
5) Maintain notebooks and records according to SOPs, GMPs and currently
acceptable practices.
Requirements
1) Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology
2) One to three years of experience in related field
3) Experience in product development, product formulation and
ingredient functionality
4) Knowledge of protein functionality and general food functionality
5) Initiative and drive with the ability to work in a fast paced, open
structured environment
6) Understanding of basic nutrition
