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Associate Food Scientist – Lisle, IL
Tracking Code
1646
Job Description
John Morrell Food Group located in Lisle, IL is currently
looking for an Associate Food Scientist. This position will be responsible
for:
- Develop new products and line
extensions from bench top to commercialization.
- Perform pilot plant tests to
generate product prototypes.
- Run production tests at
manufacturing plants as required.
- Work with on-line formulation
data base system to create or adjust product formulations.
- Maintain accurate project
files, formulations, specifications and project data.
- Document progress, organizes
product reviews, and provides oral and written progress updates.
- Work with cross functional
teams (Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Operations, Finance,
Engineering, Quality, Process Control, etc.) in projects requiring
product development support.
- Continuously improve and
update food/meat science and product development skills through
appropriate training and other learning activities/
- USDA/FDA regulations and
hands-on working in projects.
- Assist other R&D team
members as required.
Required Skills
- Ability to work with pilot
plant equipment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong interpersonal,
communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of USDA and FDA
regulations.
- Ability to learn quickly and
adapt to changing situations.
- Proficient in on-line work
systems and product development software tools.
- Willingness to travel 25-30%
of the time; may occasionally need to travel more, depending on
project needs.
Required Experience
- 0-2 years relevant experience
- BS in Food Science, Meat
Science or related field
- MS in Food Science, Meat
Science or related field preferred
Job Location
Lisle, IL, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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