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Sr. Scientist/Food Science Engineer – Bloomfield, NJ
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Location:
192 Bloomfield Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 ( Map it!
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Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Consumer Products
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Research
Science
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 4 year(s)
Travel:
Negligible
Post Date:
6/16/2011
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Ref ID:
47-11-11
The
Hartz Mountain Corporation is the leading
consumer packaged goods company in pet supplies. We are currently seeking a
driven and team oriented Scientist/Food Science Engineer to join
our R&D Organization. The position is located in Bloomfield,
NJ.
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Work
with the product development team to manage nutrition/wellness products
from concept to commercialization for companion animals, birds and small
animals.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Formulate nutrition/wellness
products for companion animals, birds, and small animals.
- Develop new products and line
extensions and manage product development activities from concept
through commercialization.
- Work with in house
manufacturing and with co-packers to develop processes that will
deliver on product design and concept.
- Identifies and manages cost
improvement projects to deliver cost savings objectives in a timely
manner.
- Develops and issues
specification.
- Participates in team and
departmental activities such as meetings, committees and
administrative obligations.
- Maintains technical skills
and personal improvement through appropriate training.
REQUIREMENTS
AND MINIMAL EDUCATION LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS or MS degree in food
science or Food Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum three years of
product development experience on cross functional project teams,
managing product development from concept to commercialization.
SKILLS
and ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong formulation skills and
understanding of food systems.
- Strong knowledge of food
processing.
- Strong knowledge of
ingredient functionality.
- Ability to lead and motivate
a project team.
- Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving
skills.
- Highly motivated and goal
oriented with ability to adapt quickly to change.
- Requires a high degree of
integrity, maturity, and honesty.
We
offer rewarding challenges in a professional environment, along with a
competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes a
401(k) plan. Relocation assistance is not available. No agencies
please.
HARTZ
Quality Products for pets since
1926
EOE, M/F/D/V
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