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Food Technologist – Lisle, IL
Tracking Code
1205
Job Description
- 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 through appropriate training, understanding, USDA/FDA
regulations and hands-on working in projects.
- Assist other R&D team
members if required to generate prototypes.
Required Skills
- 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.
- Maybe required to travel 30-40%
of the time.
Required Experience
- BS in Food Science or related
field plus a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
preferably in the meat industry.
- MS in Meat/Food Science with
1-2 years relevant work experience.
Job Location
Lisle, IL, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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