Food Scientist – Denver,
CO
Job Title: Food Scientist
Location: Denver, Colorado
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Type: $45 – 55K
We are seeking a
Food Scientist to join our R & D group. The successful candidate
will research
conduct experiments,
gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares written reports
to result in new/improved products, cost savings and unique technologies.
Required skills:
Improve existing
products by optimizing product attributes (cost, nutritional profiles,
and ingredient statements).
Maintain accurate
and complete records.
Learn and utilize
on-line specification system.
Develop finished
product and processing specifications.
Execute experiments
and prepare results for review.
Develop prototypes
that deliver project objectives. This may include ordering and weighing
ingredients, as well as assembling prototypes for product evaluation.
Sporadic to frequent
travel, including flying to all parts of the U.S., possibly overseas, and
driving a company or rental automobile 4 to 6 hours as needed
Position Qualifications
BS in Food Science
or related field plus a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
required, canning, retort, frozen food and/or meal experience preferred.
MS Food Science or
related fields preferred.
Critical,
independent thinking needed.
Knowledge of
ingredient functionality.
Good understanding
of food chemistry; especially oil chemistry.
Demonstrated ability
to carry out several projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability
to effectively communicate and interact with a cross-functional
organization.
Proficient in
Microsoft Office products.
May travel up to 30% of time. Must be able to travel
independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
Contact:
For immediate and confidential consideration please submit a copy of your
resume to: Denver@labsupport.com
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Job Type:
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Employee
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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Colorado-Denver
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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E-mail
or Apply Online
Are you looking
for a company with science in its DNA?
Lab Support, a division
of On Assignment, is a recognized leader in the scientific staffing
industry. Since 1985, our sole focus has been to place scientific
professionals at all career levels in contract, contract-to-hire and
direct hire positions. With a reputation for one-to-one career counseling
and a track record that includes the placement of over 200,000
scientists, Lab Support has built a reputation as one of the best in the
business.
Lab Support is
supported by a nationwide network of branches serving all major markets,
international branches in Europe, relationships with leading scientific
companies and over 20 years of experience.
For more information
visit us online at labsupport.com.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer, M/F/D/V
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