Food Technologist - Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $60k-$95k + bonus
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Position Summary:
- The
Food Technologist will provide Research & Development, lead projects
(or portions of projects) and document all results as well as the
research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and
processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development
initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing
suppliers.
- Develop
new products and line extensions from bench top to commercialization
under direct supervision.
- Perform
pilot plant tests to generate product prototypes, document, organize
product reviews, and provide oral and written communication on progress
of projects.
- Able
to run production tests at manufacturing plants developing commercially
viable new products or reformulated products to improve quality.
- Work
with on-line formulation data base system creating or adjusting product
formulations.
- Maintain
accurate project files, formulations, specifications and product/
project data.
- Work
with cross functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance,
Engineering, Quality, Process Control etc) in
projects providing product development support to the Projects.
- Able
to improve product development skills though appropriate training,
understanding USDA/ FDA regulations and hands-on working in projects.
- Assist
other R&D team members if required to generate product prototypes.
Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:
- BS in
Food Science or related field plus a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant
work experience in meat industry preferred.
- MS in
Meat/ Food Science with 0-2 years relevant work experience preferred.
- Ability
to Multi-task. Should possess strong interpersonal, communication,
organizational and time management skills.
- Strong
scientific knowledge of meat, non-meat ingredients and their
functionality. Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum
supervision.
- Must
be a quick learner
- Proficient
in on-line work systems and product development software tools.
- May
require traveling up to 40% of time.
To apply for this position
email your resume to apply@pulsejobs.net
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