Food Scientist –
Minneapolis, MN
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Develop product
formulations for new products and matching competitive products to meet
customer requirements.
• Provide and document formula modifications as required and requested for
production.
• Identify, approve and write specifications for new and existing
ingredients. Write complete and accurate product specification sheets as
required.
• Maintain current and accurate product formulations utilizing the computer
program.
• Assist in maintaining a current and accurate ingredient database for all
ingredients utilizing computer software program.
• Collaborate with associated production plants to establish manufacturing
procedures, being present as necessary.
• Conduct plant trials for the purpose of producing samples for customer
evaluation and/or approving manufacturing plant, procedures or new product
start-ups.
• Prepare product samples to fill customer sample requests.
• Support the Sales staff through direct discussions with customers
regarding product characteristics and performance as required.
• Tests new products in test kitchen and develops specific processing
methods in laboratory pilot plant.
• Responsible for following Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing
Practices.
• Communicates findings to supervisor or the organization verbally and in
writing.
• Investigates, troubleshoots complaints and makes resolution while working
with the Quality Department.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Required skills:
Qualifications:
To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.)
in Food Science or Dairy Science from four-year college or university; MUST
HAVE five to seven years related experience and/or training in product
development and ingredient functionality.
Masters degree(M.S.) in
Food Science or Dairy Science, and one to three years related experience
and/or training in product development and ingredient functionality.
Contact:
763-546-0512
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Job Type:
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Direct Hire
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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Minnesota-Minneapolis
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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