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Food
Scientist - Pecos, TX
TransPecos Foods
Job
Snapshot
Location:
200 E.
Palmer
Pecos, TX ( Map it!
)
Base
Pay:
$45,000
- $55,000 /Year
Employee
Type:
Full-Time
Employee
Industry:
Manufacturing
Manages
Others:
Yes
Job
Type:
Science
Education:
4 Year
Degree
Experience:
None
Travel:
Negligible
Relocation
Covered:
Yes
Posted:
7/27/2009
Contact
Information
Contact:
Bj
Hennig
Fax:
210-228-0781
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Description
Responsible
for the development of new products, existing product optimization, and
the commercialization and implementation of these in a manufacturing
environment. The position directs daily operations of these projects as
directed by the VP of Technical Services. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. § Demonstrates the ability to development new
products and source ingredients with minimal direction from management. § Organize and lead project
presentations to upper management. § Participates in
troubleshooting, process control, and improvement efforts and engages others
to resolve problems in a proactive manner to ensure sustainable
improvements of existing products. § Coordinates efforts with other
department managers, particularly the QA Manager and the Plant Manager,
to ensure that all new products and ingredients conform to all quality
systems and current manufacturing processes. § Maintain all product
development procedures in accordance to company policy and industry
standards and government regulations. § Ensure efficient, timely, and
accurate testing procedures and proper record keeping and reporting of
results. § Working knowledge of ingredient and nutritional
labeling using Genesis software program. § Manages labor and other
expenses to meet budget. • Carries out responsibilities with
professionalism, respect for others, in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws • Any other duties as
assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills:
§ Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP
systems. Genesis label and nutrition software. Knowledge of functional
ingredients. Required: § BS in Food Science or related science field (Food
Microbiology, Meat Science…etc). § 0 – 3 years experience in Food
Science preferably in a food manufacturing environment. Frozen food,
baking, and batter & breading knowledge would be a plus. § 0 – 3 Years Food Industry
Experience Preferred: § 1 – 2 years as a product development scientist in
a large food company. § Knowledge of frozen battered and breaded products
a plus. § Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Talents: § Self-Directed § Competitive § Develops others/recruiter § Analytical/systems approach to
problem solving § Relationship Extension Other: • Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram
or schedule form. • Occasional bending, reaching, climbing. • Moderate to
Heavy Work: lifting a max of 50 lbs.
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