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Food Scientist - Chicago, IL
Tampico Beverages
Job
Snapshot
Location:
3106 N
Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60618 ( Map it!
)
Employee
Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Consumer
Products
Food
Manages
Others:
Not
Specified
Job Type:
Manufacturing
Science
Education:
4 Year
Degree
Experience:
At least
10 year(s)
Post
Date:
10/21/2009
Contact
Information
Contact:
Human
Resources
Ref ID:
Food
Scientist
Description
Tampico Beverages, a
growing multi-national company with corporate offices in Chicago, has an
immediate opportunity for a Food Scientist
ABOUT US
Besides being one of the
top selling brands of Refrigerated Juice Drinks available in groceries
across America and around the world, we are a team of dedicated people
focused on bringing our consumers the best tasting, highest quality
products at the best value. Please visit our website at www.tampico.com
for more information.
Our employees are some of
the best and brightest individuals in the food industry and enjoy the
following benefits: vacation, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short
& long term disability, employee assistance program, tuition
reimbursement and ESOP
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports
directly to the VP of Quality, Innovation, Research and Development under
minimal supervision, and will be responsible for portions of Tampico’s
R&D / Innovation agenda as authorized by the VP of Quality, Innovation,
Research and Develpment . The food scientist will develop flavors and
beverage formulations, manufacturing procedures, and specifications for new
products, product enhancement, quality improvement and cost reduction
projects. Candidate must be capable of handling multiple projects in
a limited time frame while remaining detail-oriented, reliable, and
organized. The candidate must also reflect excellent interpersonal
and written/oral communication skills while demonstrating initiative and
responsiveness in the daily work environment. A solid understanding
of project management is required and the ability to deliver on the
technical aspects of projects including the functions of flavor and beverage
formulation, sensory science, microbiology, nutrition, analytical
chemistry, ingredient evaluation and regulatory. The food scientist
will not only develop and manage part of the Innovation agenda; he/she will
also be performing the bench work, experiments, test and study related to
assigned projects.
This is a hands-on job
that also includes the complete management of the assigned project.
Finally, the candidate will also provide technical support to Marketing,
Sales, Operations, Quality, and external customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Independently conducts research (gathers data, designs, plans and conducts
experiments) on current and new products / raw materials, exploring methods
to improve cost, quality, flavor, color, texture, nutritional value,
convenience and/or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of
products.
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Designs and performs all technical aspects of projects to ensure that all
projects proceed according to plan. Selects appropriate methods, tests and
procedures for testing.
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Effectively documents details of experiments: objectives, formulas,
methodology, required equipment, equipment setup, prepares and presents
written reports and proposes / implements next steps.
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Organizes and leads projects and results presentations.
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Maintains awareness of current technical trends and identifies, develops
and implements experiments to exploit emerging technologies and ingredients
that can be applied to increase profitability and quality.
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Develops products and flavors including plant scale-ups and establishes
manufacturing processes and procedures.
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Creates new products containing flavors in a wide variety of food and
beverage systems.
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Leads organoleptic evaluation for all assigned projects.
·
Develops and writes experimental formulas, manufacturing procedures, and
specifications for raw ingredients, and finished products, nutritional
sheets, allergen information and sources ingredients.
·
Interacts with purchasing for costing, new, alternatives and/or replacement
ingredients, resolves issues with ingredient specifications and addresses
ingredient functionality problems
·
Collaborates with Manufacturing and Quality to provide technical expertise
and support to address quality and production issues and improve product
performance.
·
Leverages supplier resources. Collaborates with supplier on assigned
projects as needed.
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Creates prototypes and experimental methods to approve potential
ingredients and suppliers. Identifies, approves and writes specifications
for new ingredients.
·
Provides judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of
technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in
business decisions.
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Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of
project objectives in a fast-paced, priority shifting environment.
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Maintains all developmental records in an orderly, comprehensive manner.
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Ensures products meet regulatory requirement and are safe, through proper
formulation, shelf life testing and collaboration with the Regulatory
Department.
Requirements
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Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Micro Biology, Food Science or
other related discipline Required.
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Masters Degree in Food Science preferred
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10+ experience in a R&D / Innovation role with a flavor / beverage
company, along with strong technical expertise in flavor chemistry,
composition and functionality, coupled with knowledge of beverage
manufacturing is required
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Leadership skills and proactive attitudes in approaching technical
solutions
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Ability to communicate well and to effectively influence and interact with
others to accomplish research goals.
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Ability to interact with customers and manage relationship.
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Ability to independently develop products from idea to commercialization
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Significant experience with coordination of new product development and
launch
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Able to work on several large projects, multi-tasking and managing
priorities.
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High personal standards of ownership, accountability and initiative
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Belief in continuous improvement
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Inquisitive and open minded
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Driven with a sense of urgency
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Positive and dynamic attitude to get things done
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Self-motivated and results driven
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Articulate and thoughts are well-organized
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Ability to take complex concepts and translate them into practical,
meaningful applications
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Strong Mathematics and statistical skills
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Strong background in shelf life trials and organoleptic validation
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Good sensory abilities and experience with a wide range of flavors and
tastes
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Bilingual (SP/EN) preferred.
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Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to coach, influence and develop others.
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Proficient on MS Office Suite.
Note: Relocation
assistance will be considered. No phone inquiries please.
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