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Senior Product Development Food Scientist - Allegan, MI Tracking Code 2007982
Job Description Perrigo is currently
seeking a Senior Product Development Food Scientist for our newly acquired
division, PBM Nutritionals. Our facility in northern Vermont is the
only ISO 9001:2000-certified, infant formula-manufacturing facility in the
United States. Additionally we are the only baby formula company that adheres
to both FDA infant formula guidelines and a stringent set of
quality-assurance regulations set by the International Organization for
Standardization. We market and distributes the infant and toddler formula
products to more than 20,000 retail locations throughout the world. We are a
leader in specialty infant formulas, including the first organic formula
containing the lipids DHA and ARA, and a partially hydrolyzed formula for
babies experiencing fussiness or gas. This position will
be located at our Georgia Vermont facility. This position will be
responsible for the developing and project management of new food and
nutritional products from initial concept, literature and patent searches, to
prototype development, pilot studies and commercial launch in a dynamic high
paced environment. Projects may include nutritionals, foods and
nutraceuticals. It involves experimental design, ingredient evaluations,
troubleshooting, investigations and technical assistance to 3rd
party manufacturers. The Senior Scientist
will develop documentation and perform trials for the validation of new
products and processes. Products include natural, organic, and conventional
infant, toddler, and adult Nutritionals; dairy, soy, and fruit based
nutraceuticals, foods and dietary supplements; in liquid and powder forms
produced by various manufacturing processes including dry mixing, extrusion,
freeze drying, retort processing; and conventional liquid batching,
pasteurization and spray drying. Products developed may contain various
ingredients including protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals,
stabilizers, antioxidants, flavor systems, fiber, prebiotic and probiotic and
novel ingredients. Develops manufacturing process and product specifications
initially at pilot scale and then for commercial scale-up at co-packing
facilities. The preferred individual
will have extensive experience in food manufacturing, development and pilot
plant operations and a proven track record of successful product
introductions. The person will also manage all phases of new product
development including confirming new product prototype design with a diverse
group of highly energetic corporate and plant personnel and establishing time
lines for project completion. The person will also prepare/provide
appropriate documentation and or technical information for new product
introductions used to support regulatory filings/registrations for USDA, FDA,
EU, Organic Certification, etc., and to address customer’s questions. Required Skills BS, MS or PhD in Food
Science or related degree is required. Advanced degree preferred.
Strong Leadership skills highly desired. Required Experience A minimum of 7 years or
equivalent experience with manufacturing and/or development of commercially
marketed nutritional products and a proven track record of successful new
product introductions are required. Must have a proven track record in
project management, commercial product launches and product development with
co-packers. A firm knowledge of various food manufacturing processes
and concepts (extrusion, retort processing, freeze drying liquefaction,
compounding, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending), and food manufacturing
principles including microbiological control, food chemistry, food/ingredient
interactions and functionality, is essential. Ability to operate pilot plant
equipment is not essential, but is preferred. Prior participation on
project teams with previous record of successful project management and
technical report writing is required. Strong interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills are required. Training and/or experience with TQM or
team based management environment preferred. Job Location Allegan,
MI, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Position Physical Requirements N/A |
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