Food Scientist – Los Angeles,
CA
- Develops experimental formulas,
processing procedures and specifications for new products.
- Prepares prototype products
using research lab, manufacturing facilities and equipment as required.
- Evaluates ingredients and
processing techniques to identify product improvement and cost
optimization opportunities.
- Conducts product cuttings and
shelf life studies including product and package performance
evaluations.
- Establishes contact with
ingredient suppliers and equipment vendors as needed by project activity
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date
records, laboratory notebooks and computer database that are repeatable
and reproducible.
- Supports innovation in the
development of new ideas, new products or new product platforms through
ideation sessions and bench top experimentation.
- Ensures the work environment is
sanitary, safe, and orderly
- Create and maintain raw
ingredient and finished product specifications.
- Create, maintain and issue
technical documents, product specifications and kosher certificates
- Maintain internal and external
technical web-based database and complete customer product forms.
- Issue import and export
documents such as Certificates of Origin, Free Sale, Quality, NAFTA,
CAFTA.
- Assist R&D, Technical
Services, QA and Operations on special projects.
Required skills:
- B.S. in Food Science or
related field required and 2-5 years of R&D / Technical Services /
QA experience.
- Strong working knowledge of
food ingredients, packaging and manufacturing environments.
- Excellent communication and
interpersonal skillsPC / internet skills
(Excel, Word, database) and Genesis; and the ability to create
spreadsheets, computer analysis, report writing.
- Must enjoy working in a fast
paced and team oriented environment.
Contact:
Betina Dawson, Senior Recruiter 818-774-0175
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Job Type:
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Employee
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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California-Los Angeles
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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E-mail
or Apply Online
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