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Requisition Number
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12-0179
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Post Date
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10/30/2012
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Title
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FOOD
TECHNOLOGIST
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City
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LOST
HILLS
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State
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CA
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Description
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Summary:
Seeking
a food/chemical engineer with knowledge in the areas of food science and
technology. Candidate should possess good project management skills and be
able to take ownership and work independently on projects. Should be a good
team player and be able to work with cross-functional teams. Hands-on type
engineering skills will be a plus for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of Food
Engineering and processing during R&D developmental projects
- Expertise in translating
business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and
objectives
- Plan and run production tests
at manufacturing plant to develop new products or reformulate products
- Proven ability to make
significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or
external resources
- Provide technical support to
the plant, troubleshoot problems, and propose technical solutions.
Analyze, evaluate and document data and standards
- Represent R&D on
cross-functional project teams and drive R&D priorities
- Effectively work with cross
functional teams like Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance,
Engineering, Quality, Process Control, etc.
- Ability to partner with a
wide variety of external resources, including contract manufacturers,
equipment vendors and ingredient suppliers
- Maintain accurate project
files, formulations, specifications and product/ project data
- Provide regular project
status and progress reports to the management
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Requirements
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Qualifications
and Experience:
- BS/MS in Food Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Food Science or closely related fields with
emphasis on process engineering
- 2+ years of experience in the
food processing industry preferably, in a R&D/ laboratory
environment
- Good knowledge of physical
properties and chemical composition of food and ingredients
- Fundamental understanding of
applied statistical analysis and working knowledge of statistical
analysis programs.
- Experience in the area of
nuts/snacks will be a plus. Hands-on type skill is preferred
Mindsets and behaviors:
- Self-Motivated, positive,
energetic, professional, dependable working attitude
- Show ownership, leadership
and proactively work on projects to grow the business
- Strong interpersonal,
communication, organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
- Good working knowledge of
Microsoft computer software
- Ability to travel when needed
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Apply On-line
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