Confectionary Food Scientist
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ID
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2013-4776
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Job Location
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US-NJ-Princeton
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Function
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Research & Development
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Department
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R&D Vitamins
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Information about this job:
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Overview:
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Church &
Dwight, Co. Inc. has an exicitng opportunity
for a Food Scientist with a confectionary background located in our
Princeton, NJ facilities. The successful candidate will, under general
supervision, provide technical support for Research and Development.
Performs food analysis, formulation, ingredient
research and product/process improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities:
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researches,
reviews, and summarizes applicable literature as it applies to new
and existing dietary supplement products and confectionery food
products.
- Produces
reports, samples and presentations, as needed, demonstrating a
thorough understanding of the food industry, including a working
knowledge of confectionery science and materials used in
confections.
- Evaluates
prototypes, production samples, vendor samples, and other products.
- Develops
new products utilizing formulation software and Innovation Center
equipment.
- Researches,
reviews, and summarizes scientific literature, consumer trends and
market data as it applies to new and existing dietary supplement,
nutrition, food and confectionery products.
- Makes
suggestions, and aids in the decision making process for
improvements to the quality of products. This includes, but is not
limited to, the flavor, color, texture, nutritional value,
stability, convenience and composition of products.
- Establishes
and updates research and development files on an ongoing basis.
- Operates
and maintains development lab processing equipment used for
prototype development and analysis.
- Reviews
and approves formulations, master manufacturing records, ingredient
sheets and other technical documentation.
- Provides
assistance and mentorship to Technicians in the research and
prototype development processes.
- Attends
cross-functional meetings to contribute in the development process,
assist in decision making, report on business initiatives and to
review status of projects in portfolio.
- Assists
in the interpretation of sensory evaluation trials and shelf life
studies, as applicable.
- Performs
impact and risk assessments on projects and products as necessary.
- May
travel for business needs, including meeting with vendors or
customers, attending tradeshows or participating in off-site
continuing education opportunities.
- Performs
other related duties as required.
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Qualifications:
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Minimum Job
Requirements:
BA/BS or higher
plus one to three years of experience in Nutrition, Food Science, or
related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as
listed above.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:
- Must
possess technical expertise in food product development and/or
flavor applications. Technical expertise in a wide variety of
confectionery applications including hard candies, fondants, creams,
tablets, lozenges, gums, jellies, high boiled candies, soft
caramels, chocolate, fudge and toffee is preferred.
- Thorough
knowledge of raw materials and processes used in the confectionery
industry.
- Understanding
of confectionery processes—jellification, emulsification,
crystallization, etc.
- Understanding
of the physical and chemical properties of sweeteners, colors,
flavors and acids.
- Can
apply a working understanding of factors impacting quality and
shelf-life of sugar confections.
- Thorough
knowledge of scientific principles in research, development,
quality, packaging, processing, and utilization of dietary
supplements.
- Thorough
knowledge of sweet, sour, and savory flavors and colors.
- Thorough
knowledge of human nutrition, biology, and biochemistry.
- Thorough
knowledge of natural supplements.
- Thorough
knowledge of chemical and functional interactions of ingredients.
- Thorough
knowledge of packaging components.
- Ability
to work on multiple projects with limited supervision, establish priorities, and adapt to tight
deadlines and changing project parameters.
- Ability
to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals.
- Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability
to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
- Ability
to convert between various metric and English units of measure.
- Ability
to convert ingredient amounts between single and multiple servings.
- Ability
to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a
problem.
- Knowledge
of formulation software to help develop new product.
- Knowledge
of graphics, or other software to prepare charts, reports, etc.
- Working
knowledge of general computing functions, including but not limited
to, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. Ability
to learn new computing skills, as required.
Church &
Dwight, Co. Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
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