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Food
Technologist – Lisle, IL
Tracking Code
823
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 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.
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.
- May
require traveling up to 40% of time.
Required Experience
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.
Job Location
Lisle, IL, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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