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Sr.
Food Scientist - Grand Rapids, MI The
Judge Group, Inc.
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Snapshot Location: Grand
Rapids, MI 49501 ( Base Pay: $60,000 -
$85,000 /Year Employee
Type: Full-Time
Employee Industry: Food Manages
Others: Yes Job Type: Research Experience:
Not
Specified Relocation
Covered: Yes Posted: 5/27/2009 Contact: Michael
Glinter Ref ID: JO125705 Fax: 888-228-7169
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at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] FORTUNE 500 COMPANY LOCATED
IN THE MIDWEST IS LOOKING FOR: POSITION: Sr.
Scientist Education and Experience
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Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field (Animal
Science, Food Industries) preferred. Bachelors minimum. ·
Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in an food R&D environment ·
Computer proficient in Access, PowerPoint, MS word, MS excel as well as
having the capability to learn and adapt to new software as required b the
company Daily /
Weekly / Irregular
I.
Job Summary This position entails
multiple responsibilities for a multitude of R&D related facets. It
manages continuous flow of technological innovation, and product innovation
by attending trade shows and conferences and works closely with consulting
companies, accelerates and facilitates product design and start ups. This
position will be a sole food scientist for all co-manufactured, co- developed
products and COMPANY manufactured products. Activities will include but are
not limited to technical audits at co-manufacturing plants, Product
Development and involvement in the testing of new technologies in conjunction
with the Process Systems, Operations. The R&D Sr. Principal
Scientist will manage strategic and special New Product Development projects
for both Company Brand and Foods, as assigned by the Director of
R&D or the R&D Manager. This position will be working in a team
effort to support the company goals. This position will work in a Pilot Plant
environment and Operational environment alike. This position requires strong
background in culinary, food science, science and consumer end packaging
design. This position is required
to use PLM and PBL and any other systems as set forth by the company. This position requires a
person who is very strong in practical and technical skills in the field of
new product and process development for any food products as they may apply
to the business strategies of Company Brand and Foods. This position must
have the ability to use consumer research and sensory research data to
optimize products during the development phase. Once given input data, this
position develops the output for design, design spreadsheets. This
position will assist and support in the implementation of Stage/Gate
methodology. This position must have the ability to integrate their technical
strengths with creativity in new product development and process design.
Requires the ability to direct and handle multiple tasks at one time.
It is essential, that the person have the ability to communicate the department
mission and objectives in a clear and persuasive manner. This position
requires the ability, to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and the ability
to resolve conflict with minimal assistance. II.
Essential Duties Functions 1.
Take all measures to ensure distributor / customer total satisfaction. 2.
Report to Director if snags develop in the progression of projects. 3.
Coordinate with Director of R&D or Director of Foods, special tests
as needed to improve processes or products. 4.
Conduct technical audits and assist in the sourcing technically and
financially stable and viable co-manufacturers and consultants etc. 5.
Schedule design reviews at appropriate stages with Director of R&D and
departments, such as Sales, Marketing etc. 6.
Perform the projects as assigned by Director of R&D or Director of
Foods. 7.
Attend interdepartmental or cross-functional meetings as needed to discuss
new/existing product and project progress/issues. 8.
Maintain accurate records on project files, milestone charts, design reviews,
product formulations, yield data, procedures and costing analysis pertinent
to one’s own projects for both Company projects and Foods projects. 9.
Work closely with consultants on projects to streamline product
development and start-up. 10. Monitor sample
requests for presentations and reviews. 11. Exercises good
leadership and communication skills. 12. Help build and
maintain an effective R & D team and systems. 13. Communicate
effectively with all customers (internal and external). 14. Ensure all
department requirements & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and
conformance to Companys Quality Systems are met. 15. Actively
participate in research, justification and implementation involved in long
range planning of the department and product lines. 16. Read Trade
publications, attend national and international trade shows and seminars to
keep up with food trends and technology and innovation. 17. Keep up with food
laws and regulatory requirements. 18. Analyze and
review market trends. 19. Analyzing of
competitive product lines. Requirements
see
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