Senior Food Scientist - Holland, MI
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Location:
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Holland, MI
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Salary Range:
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$60,000-$78,000
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Exempt/Non-Exempt:
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Exempt
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Benefits:
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Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Product Discounts
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Employment Type:
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Full Time
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Location:
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Michigan (Holland)
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Description:
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This position entails multiple
responsibilities for a multitude of R&D related facets. It manages
continuous flow of technological innovation, and product innovation by
attending trade shows and conferences and works closely with consulting
companies, accelerates and facilitates product design and start ups. This
position will be a sole food scientist for all co-manufactured, co-
developed products and BH manufactured products. Activities will include
but are not limited to technical audits at co-manufacturing plants,
Product Development and involvement in the testing of new technologies in
conjunction with the Process Systems, Operations and NPD.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and successful
organization where contributions are recognized and rewarded. Boar's Head
offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits program.
This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a dedicated team
of professionals who are proud to be associated with the Boar's Head
Brand!
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Duties:
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The R&D Sr. Principal Scientist
will manage strategic and special New Product Development projects as
assigned by the Director of R&D or the R&D Manager. This position
will be working in a team effort to support the company goals. This
position will work in a Pilot Plant environment and Operational
environment alike. This position requires a strong background in
culinary, food science, meat science and consumer end packaging design.
This position requires a person who is very strong in practical and
technical skills in the field of new product and process development for
any food products as they may apply to the business strategies of the
Boar’s Head Brand. This position must have the ability to use consumer
research and sensory research data to optimize products during the
development phase. Once given input data, this position develops the
output for design. This position will assist and support in the
implementation of Stage/Gate NPD methodology. This position must have the
ability to integrate their technical strengths with creativity in new
product development and process design. Requires the ability to direct
and handle multiple tasks at one time. It is essential, that the person
have the ability to communicate the department mission and objectives in
a clear and persuasive manner. This position requires the ability to
adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and the ability to resolve conflict with
minimal assistance.
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Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or
related field (Animal Science, Food Industries) preferred. Bachelors
minimum. Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in an food R&D
environment.
Computer proficient in Access, PowerPoint, MS word, MS excel as well as
having the capability to learn and adapt to new software as required by
the company.
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