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Food Scientist or Sr. Food Scientist - Applications (Temporary) – San Francisco, CA

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An opportunity is available at Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals to join the Applications Research and Technical Services group as we commercialize our Almagine line of food ingredients. We are seeking a Food Scientist or Sr. Food Scientist for a full time, six-month temporary position for the Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals Food Technology Lab.

The ideal candidate will bring their significant experience and boundless enthusiasm to contribute to a growing team responsible for working with customers on concept development and formulation through product evaluation and scale-up. As part of the team, the position also helps to develop and implement the strategy for the group and chart the course for this key business function.

Conduct formulation development program to demonstrate the functionality, optimize the sensory properties, and determine the value of SRN's ingredients in food and beverage products.
Develop new food and beverage product concepts around SRN's ingredient portfolio.
Help to coordinate the activity of critical internal and external resources.
Provide technical support for commercialization by preparing promotional materials as well as developing and presenting product concepts to potential partners and customers.
Help to establish specifications for new products in conjunction with the process development, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
Work collaboratively with prospective partners and customers (telephone support, bench work, on-site support, etc.) to develop opportunities for product sales.
Assist in the sourcing of equipment and ingredients needed for the food applications laboratory.
Perform other related activities necessary to achieve sales through effective applications development work.
Work to maximize the synergies between Solazyme, Roquette and SRN.

Requirements:

BS in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or similar science;
5+ years of experience in food related R&D
Diversified and broad food product development experience from initial prototype through consumer validation to commercialization.
Thrives in a dynamic and challenging, entrepreneurial, multi-cultural environment.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent work ethic, dedication, and team orientation.

If your qualifications meet our needs, please submit your application through the www.solazyme.com portal. More information can be found at www.srn.com

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