R&D Food Technologist –
Minneapolis, MN
Type: Direct hire
Location: southwest suburb of Minneapolis
Schedule: Mon-Fri day shift (exact hours flexible)
Job Description:
Responsible for assisting with the Research & Development activity for
the division, including the development of new products which are assembled
in our own production facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
DUTIES:
1. Work on assigned product
development projects for the company brand.
• Contribute new product ideas.
• Build prototypes; validate functionality of prototype in production;
calculate prototype costs; sensory evaluation of prototypes; guide new
prototypes from bench top to production.
• Coordinate microbiological testing of new items with Microbiologists.
• Perform product reformulation.
• Component evaluation: Provide feedback and maintain records.
• Record & receive in samples sent in.
• Work with suppliers, brokers and sales to achieve successful new concepts,
directing flavor profiles and ingredients.
• Perform technical analysis of Food Service Equipment (slicers, pumps, etc.)
and new ingredient applications.
• Work with suppliers to develop raw material specifications (i.e. send
proper specification form to the supplier, monitor progress, review for
accuracy, distribute) for new ingredients.)
• Initiate setting up new products in the JD Edwards system with Purchasing.
• Participate in the company HACCP team.
• Maintain sample list, nutritional summaries, recipes and other related
documents
• Run products on production floor.
2. Update and maintain recipe book and files.
3. Update, create and maintain nutritional and ingredient labeling for items
manufactured by the company.
4. Competitive analysis research completed as needed.
5. Conduct research studies including test design and written conclusions.
Required skills:
• Bachelor Degree required
in Food Science or closely related science field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in research and
development with a food manufacturing company required.
• Experience building prototypes is a must.
• Experience in microwave product development and MAP packaging a plus.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), MAP (Modified Atmosphere
Packaging), NLEA (Nutritional Labeling Education Act) and FALCPA (Food
Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Quality Control programs (HACCP, SSOP), Microbiology, Manufacturing,
Marketing
Contact:
763-546-0512 OR Minneapolis@LabSupport.com
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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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E-mail
or Apply Online
Are you looking for a
company with science in its DNA?
Lab Support, a division of
On Assignment, is a recognized leader in the scientific staffing industry.
Since 1985, our sole focus has been to place scientific professionals at all
career levels in contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions. With a
reputation for one-to-one career counseling and a track record that includes
the placement of over 200,000 scientists, Lab Support has built a reputation
as one of the best in the business.
Lab Support is supported by
a nationwide network of branches serving all major markets, international
branches in Europe, relationships with leading scientific companies and over
25 years of experience.
For more information visit
us online at labsupport.com.
An Equal Opportunity
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