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2999 Darion Glen
Phoenix
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+1 (555) 630 0113
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Experience
Experience
Boston, MA
Food Scientist
Boston, MA
Welch, Hoppe and Jacobson
Boston, MA
Food Scientist
- Manage a portfolio of assigned product development projects through the various stages of the product development life cycle
- Independently formulate and execute development from bench to production scale for new products/product improvements (cost savings, flavor optimization, etc.)
- Assist with identification and development of ideas for technology improvements / cost savings
- Assist with formulation development work for new or line-extension product, particularly for Liquid product formulations
- Working directly with the Sensory and Consumer Science teams to develop testing plans Attending commercialization meetings to represent the project
- To assist in the planning & running of processing projects, including the management of resource
- To manage, develop & maintain accreditation for the laboratory
Dallas, TX
Associate Food Scientist
Dallas, TX
Altenwerth-Hagenes
Dallas, TX
Associate Food Scientist
- Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products
- Develop prototypes that deliver project objectives. This may include ordering and weighing ingredients, as well as assembling meal components for product evaluation
- Under direct supervision, researches, executes experiments, gather data, develops preliminary findings and prepares written reports
- Work with cross functional teams to develop Cost Engineering opportunities
- Support identification and development of ideas for technology improvements/cost savings
- Independently design, plan and execute project experiments
- Develop and innovate new products or line extensions on the assigned team
present
Dallas, TX
Senior Food Scientist
Dallas, TX
Effertz, Terry and Rutherford
present
Dallas, TX
Senior Food Scientist
present
- Assist in working with co-manufacturers on product development projects
- 10%- Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- Independently develops technical work plans and executes projects
- 10% - Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- Work cross functionally within Tate and Lyle (e.g. Research, Applications, Analytical, Product Management, etc.) to ensure customer performance goals are met
- Provide direction to various suppliers for new or modified food developments
- Contributes guidance and suggestions early in the product development process that will improve delivery of functional product designs
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science
University of Florida
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science
Skills
Skills
- Become knowledgeable about pilot plant equipment
- At least 5 years of industry experience in product development with relevant experience with snacks (fruit snacks, bars, roasted snacks), highly desirable
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel programs is essential
- Ability to comprehend complex technical articles, research papers, or presentations, and apply technical knowledge learned
- Train and educate project teams, plant teams, and non-technical colleagues on basic sensory knowledge and promote a tasting culture within the company
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills with attention to details
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word & Powerpoint
- Ability to be self-directed, forward thinking and make decisions that drive business performance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
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Assistant Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Product Development: Ability to produce and process complex, functional beverages on a lab scale
- Basic Inorganic Chemistry: General knowledge of the composition, structure and properties of inorganic substances needed to understand inorganic ingredients (e.g., acidulants, oxygen, water, buffers) used
- Basic Nutrition: Knowledge of basic nutrition concepts and definitions involved in basic nutritional labeling
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead new and existing shelf stable product development initiatives for the Hunt’s and Ro*Tel brands
- Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage through creative prototype development
- Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical discipline is utilized in business decisions
- Identify and approve potential ingredient, manufacturing and comanufacturing suppliers
- Contribute directly to the attainment of results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge
- Through increased knowledge of ConAgra Foods business and interactions with all R&D groups and other functions, prepare plans and lead their execution against broad technical problems
- Identify and develop research programs to exploit an emerging technology for significant business results
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Formulate products to achieve nutritional profile, ingredient statement, and product attributes of the target product
- Processes product recipe changes and maintain accurate records of change
- Develop finished product and processing specifications, including creation of integrated recipes using SAP, ARAS, Oracle, GENESIS, Product Vision, or other programs as needed, as well as the process for the manufacture of product
- Develops plan to collect analytical data to support NLEA Labeling requirements, and implements nutritional labeling claims or certification processes as needed on new or existing products
- Build product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines
- Conduct plant trials and new product start-ups independently
- Collaborates with cross functional team including sales, marketing, finance, packaging and brand design, procurement, and manufacturing
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead new and existing frozen product development initiatives in the Bertolli and Marie Callender brands. Experience in baking is a plus
- Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions
- Contribute significantly, directly, and continually to the attainment of results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- An in-depth knowledge of the attributes of the meat product manufactured
- Knowledge of raw material components, their variability, and synergistic effects on finished product
- Knowledge of the relationship between production variability and consumer acceptance
- Identification of the tolerable limits (levels/intensities) of product variability, in each attribute, which provide expected consumer acceptance and allow CFF meals plants to be efficient in manufacturing; and
- Independently develops technical work plans and executes projects
- Being a leader in working with external venders for identification and evaluation of new food/meat ingredients and/or processes for use in the manufacture of ConAgra Foods products
- Adhere to project timelines ensuring projects proceed according to plan
- Assist with identification and development of ideas for technology improvements / cost savings
- Prepares and present technical reports/results, both written and oral, to associates, peers and occasionally to management with clear, concise topline summary/abstract
- Cost structure and business objectives comprehension
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and implement new product launches from concept to commercialization
- Optimize product quality and cost
- Lead/support project teams as a technical resource
- Collaborate with business teams to execute initiatives including innovation, strategy & brand maintenance
- Implement consumer tests in conjunction with Consumer Sciences team
- Maintain technical documentation
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- The individual will identify, scope , design and develop technology enablers platforms to support different KHC product categories renovations and innovations initiatives
- Design and execute experimental plans. Apply learnings to drive product renovation and /or innovation
- Possess strong technical functional skills that will allow understanding ingredient functionality and process interaction in various food matrixes
- Be able to embrace all aspects of product development including the fuzzy front end. Provide and support concept ideas while converting them to bench top prototypes
- Establish solid project research plans, conduct appropriate testing, gather and analyze data, develop recommendation and assess risk based on finding
- Conduct bench top, pilot plant and plant trials to explore, optimize formulation and processes
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop finished product and manufacturing process specifications using SAP, Oracle, and other programs as needed
- Build and deliver against product development schedules in order to meet project timelines
- Collaborate with cross functional team including processing, marketing, finance, packaging and brand design, procurement, and manufacturing
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead and carry out product development activities across multiple product categories including benchtop prototypes, hands on plant testing, scale-up and coordination of all aspects including nutrition information, ingredient statements, packaging and labeling issue, sensory testing, customer required documentation, etc
- Support product development activities for secondary categories as needed
- Work closely with the McDonald’s Culinary Team to translate Gold Standard recipes into commercially viable new products for McDonald’s across the globe
- Use influence management skills to lead enterprise Research, Quality & Innovation teams to develop new products and processes or improve existing products and processes
- Work with the plants to define quality standards for key attributes, write specifications, and assure that improvement/maintenance issues are handled correctly and within the timeframe required by McDonald’s
- Anticipate McDonald’s needs by identifying, testing and implementing continuous improvement, contingency improvement and cost savings opportunities
- Support the Field Service team to test and deliver restaurant innovation across all core product areas
- Work with MBU Culinary and Insights to proactively develop new products for McDonald’s while adhering to international regulatory requirements and McDonald’s strategic initiatives
- Occasional customer presentations
- Lead and partner with product development teams from other suppliers on continuous improvement projects for McDonald’s
- Support focus groups, central location testing, sensory evaluation testing and market blitzes for new and core products
- Participate at Regional and Worldwide McDonald’s conventions and meetings as appropriate
- Prepare written and oral technical presentations for internal and external customers
- Act as a subject matter expert in training management as well as hourly employees on technical issues that will aid in their decision-making and job performance and lead to higher quality products for the customer
- Design and improve sensory evaluation procedures for new and core products
- Up to 50% travel, primarily domestic
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Customer service mindset
- Creative, innovative, and great collaborator
- Excellent at problem solving
- Global curiosity
- BS in Food Science or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in product development required, MS preferred
- Experience with Foodservice product development preferred
- Excellent understanding of food science and technology principles, and ability to apply them in product development and commercialization
- Experience with a broad range of product categories
- Experience in baked goods development and commercialization preferred
- Understanding of generating nutrition information, ingredient statements, packaging and labeling issues
- Experience supporting McDonald’s Menu Innovation process and knowledge of McDonald’s restaurant operations around the world strongly preferred
- Ability to taste and distinguish sensory characteristics of many different types of products
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively with respect to both products, processes and execution at the restaurant level
- Excellent ability to manage a large number of projects concurrently
- Ability to influence enterprise RQI team
- Global regulatory awareness
- Knowledge of financial aspects of food and restaurant business
- Strong coordination skills and ability to excel in a fluid, cross-functional team environment
- Must be well balanced between the strategic view of the work and the executional aspects of the job
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and influencing skills
- Strong presentation skills both to customers and internal contacts
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
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R&D Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic market objectives
- Provide technical risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development
- Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues
- Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality
- Must be completing final year of studies
- Hold a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree prior to the intended full time start date
- Be eligible to work in United States without work authorization sponsorship now or anytime in the future
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Pass a drug screen and background investigation
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and innovate new products or line extensions on the assigned team
- Independently design, plan and execute project experiments
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of pilot plant and commercial scale processes and equipment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accomplish project objectives
- Contact external industry experts to obtain and present technical information to the R&D organization that can be applied to projects
- Organize and lead project presentations to brand management and R&D senior leadership
- Maintain awareness of current technical trends and identify and implement technologies that can be applied to increase profitability and/or cost savings
- Drive innovation and creativity within brand group by bringing new ideas and prototypes for team review
- BS in Food Science or related field plus a minimum of 1year work experience
- MS in Food Science or related field plus up to 1 year relevant work experience preferred. Related fields include Nutrition, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering or Culinary
- Experience in Product Development in a Food Company preferred
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Sound communication (both verbal and nonverbal) skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
- May travel up to 40% of time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of those product attributes that vary during production
- Identification of the tolerable limits (levels/intensities) of product variability, in each attribute, which provide expected consumer acceptance and allow Supply Chain to be efficient in manufacturing; and
- Knowledge of competitive set for each ConAgra Foods line of business
- Development and commercialization of food items, working within and outside of ConAgra Foods plants, to meet specifications established above
- Being a leader in working with external venders for identification and evaluation of new food ingredients and/or processes for use in the manufacture of ConAgra Foods’ products
- Drives both long and short-term projects to identify and study critical variables we can use to improve current, and create new products
- Recommend and champion changes to current products to achieve opportunities for competitive market advantage and improvement of consistency to the consumer
- Leadership in defining project timelines ensuring projects proceed according to plan
- Provide sound data to support business decisions
- Coordinate and execute pilot and plant trials and product start-ups
- Develop and issue Consumer Based Specifications for formula, processing and raw ingredient specifications
- Apply knowledge of technical field of work and maintain awareness of technical development in field
- Identification and development of ideas for technology improvements / cost savings
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identification of the tolerable limits (levels/intensities) of product variability, in each attribute, which provide expected consumer acceptance and allow ConAgra Supply Chain to be efficient in manufacturing; and
- Development and commercialization of meat items, working within and outside of ConAgra Foods plants, to meet specifications established above
- Being a leader in working with external venders for identification and evaluation of new food/meat ingredients and/or processes for use in the manufacture of ConAgra Foods’ products
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Senior Food Scientist, Cheese Innovation Resume Examples & Samples
- Category responsibility for Natural Cheese, Grated, Slices, and Dairy Snacking
- The candidate will independently lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up
- Act as a R&D point person for the manufacturing plant and assist plant Operations with trouble shooting, design and/or product quality related issues. Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multipole categories as needed
- Interface with all related technical experts and US category scientists to understand technologies and applications
- Manage technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans leveraging strong project management skills Monitor emerging trends and competitive activities in their categories of responsibility
- Assist in scoping “fuzzy” front innovation ideas and participate/influence ideation sessions
- Interact with direct management on a daily and as needed basis for reviewing recommended action plans, as well as receiving coaching on projects and career plans
- Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Category responsibility for Cream Cheese and Process Cheese
- Execute lab tests, pilot plant and large scale tests within manufacturing facilities to optimize formulation and/or process
- Write specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products
- Bachelor's Degree (Master’s a Plus) - Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences
- Minimum 5+ years Product Development Experience which require both formulation, packaging, and process to create
- Requires Canadian cream cheese product, manufacturing, and marketplace knowledge
- Executional excellence and personal leadership
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 55% Research and develop innovative customer focused new products, services, and solutions that deliver commercially viable new products
- 30% Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- 10% Build business unit, CAP platform and Cargill Corporate collaboration and product technical expertise to team members
- 5% Build, maintain and defend IP portfolio
- A Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science with a discipline in (food/meat science, food safety or food processing). A Masters or PhD is highly preferred
- A minimum of 2 years experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research. Previous experience in retail and/or food service, operations, and/or management is highly preferred
- Highly motivated individual with a strong background in scientific procedure and project management skills are required. Data analysis, experimental design, and technical writing and effective vocal communication skills are also required
- This position requires a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office and email. Previous experience with statistical software is highly preferred
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 40%-Support product development opportunities based on consumer trends and customer needs. Support projects per study plan and instructions Execute experiments & plant trials to deliver solutions. Report results and recommend solutions for peer and management review; support scale up and implement solutions onsite
- 20%-Create new oil products and food ingredient system-based solutions
- 20%-Conduct frying study with minimal supervision; collect and analyze data, issue reports
- 10%-Conduct instrumental analysis following standard and official methods
- 10%-Assist senior scientists on delegated tasks
- B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of Product Development experience
- Proven record of product development
- Proven ability to execute projects from planning to reporting with minimal supervision
- Effective interpersonal and team working skills
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- May travel up to 20% of the time. Must be able to travel independently
- M.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related discipline
- 3+ years R&D Food Industry experience
- 2+ years in fats and oils product development
- Food Service experience
- Demonstrated skills to communicate complex technology concepts with business and management teams
- Practical knowledge in fats and oils chemistry and processing
- Practical knowledge in frying and snack industry
- Strong professional presentation skills
- Effective communications skills (verbal, written, listening and presentation)
- Innovative, independent thinker, and problem solving using multiple discipline
- Proven record of challenging status quo
- Proven ability to adhere to Cargill’s values and ethics
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Concepts from Vendors or New-In-Market that are adaptable to CAG
- Clean Label Functional Ingredient Alternatives
- New Ideas and Proof of Concepts (Ingredient Functionality, Product, Package and Processing)
- IP Identification
- Drive Technical Programs – Emulsions, Stable Foams, Hydrocolloids & Functional Ingredients, Etc
- Cultivate & Leverage Key External Partners – Industry, University, 3rd party research
- Conduct Technical Training to others in the organizaiton
- Assist in identification and approval of potential new ingredient and manufacturing suppliers
- Provide judgment and experience to assure an appropriate level of technical common sense and research discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions
- Develops a close functional relationship with team to review projects, contribute information, and provide suggestions regarding product-processing requirements
- Participates in pilot plant and production plant testing with cross functional team
- Prepares recommended manufacturing procedures and quality measures for use scaling up product for plant production
- Prepares specs and compiles associated quality control measures as applicable
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify and Lead Technical Projects of Product, Package, Process & Supply
- Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage
- New Innovative Technology - ingredient, process, equipment
- Cost Opportunities, Improved Efficiency and System Approaches
- Technical Concept Generation
- Strong Connection to PD, Culinary, Marketing, Procurement and Manufacturing
- Formulate and execute the development from benchtop to production scale for both new products and product improvements. This would include cost savings initiatives, flavor optimization, ingredient statement matching, nutritional profile matching, etc
- Ensure common sense and research discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions
- Contributes guidance and suggestions early in the product development process that will improve delivery of functional product designs
- Prepares recommended manufacturing procedures and quality measures to scale up product for plant production
- Provides technical support for commissioning and start-up operations
- Revises and troubleshoots the process as needed to ensure successful production of products
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry or a related field
- Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with database programs
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under rigid time constraints
- Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to participate effectively in large team projects is essential
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Support Research & Development Projects of selected Brand/Business Teams within the Temperature Control Group
- Support R&D Technology Initiatives within the Temperature Control Group to meet existing & emerging business needs
- Provide effective organization and utilization of R&D resources to meet ongoing business objectives and individual/organization development goals
- Independently design, plan and execute experiments
- Interpret experimental results and implement next steps
- Generate raw material, manufacturing and finished product specifications utilizing on-line specification system
- Work with cross-functional departments to accomplish project objectives
- Organize and lead project presentations to brand management
- Maintain awareness of current technical trends and identify and implement technologies that can be applied to increase profitability
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of project objectives in a fast-paced environment
- Sporadic to frequent travel, including flying to all parts of the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental automobile 4 to 6 hours as needed
- BS in Food Science or related field plus a minimum of 3-4 years work experience in food technology or foodservice required
- MS in Food Science or related field plus 1-2 years relevant work experience preferred. Related fields include Food Science, Meat Science, Nutrition, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, or Culinary Arts
- Experience in Product Development in a Food Company required
- Must possess high learning agility
- May travel up to 25% of time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative
- Passionate about cooking, specifically related to toppings and candies is a plus
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with cross functional teams to scope and develop Cost Engineering opportunities
- Solid understanding of food (can be specific to Meat, Dairy, Coffee, Nuts…) chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
- Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- This is a Center Research-based technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across one or more of our North American businesses (Grocery, Refrigerated, Bev & Snack Nuts, Foodservice/KFI and Canada Zone). The candidate will be scoping and/or executing technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Cost Engineering. This includes designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently with moderate levels of supervisor guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must
- Work with cross functional teams to develop Cost Engineering opportunities
- Experience in a Technical Function (which can include internships) a plus
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identification of the tolerable limits (levels/intensities) of product variability, in each attribute, which provide expected consumer acceptance and allow Conagra Supply Chain to be efficient in manufacturing; and
- Knowledge of competitive set for meat snacks category
- Development and commercialization of meat items, working within and outside of Conagra plants, to meet specifications established above
- Lead new and existing shelf stable product development initiatives for the Slim Jim and Penrose brands
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Leads technical and cross-functional initiatives as a key member of the business team
- Independently conceives, plans, directs and conducts research and development
- Provides direction for technical feasibility and soundness of programs / experiments in support of product, production, suppliers and quality
- Communicates complex technical information in an easily understood format to various levels of management & Senior Leaders
- Leads development of technology strategies internally with ConAgra resources and externally with 3rd party consultant resources
- Identifies and champions ideas for technology improvements / cost savings / innovation, alignment of project strategic fit
- Develop products (i.e. new, line extensions, cost savings) from concept phase to successful commercialization and verification (CQV)
- Leads and directs other scientists / technicians / interns as needed
- Mentors and coaches junior scientists
- 3-5 years of food product development experience,or 2-3 years of food product development experience with a Ph.D
- Excellent knowledge of basic food unit operations and product functionality and safety
- Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills
- Excellent project management expertise
- Extensive experience in managing financial resources
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all levels
- Excellent decision making and judgment skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills
- Strong coaching and people development skills
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Execute product development and research priorities in conjunction with Research, Quality & Innovation (RQI) Leadership to ensure that International business goals are met
- Leverage the RQI matrix to formulate new products and line extensions, design and conduct experiments related to developing and improving flavor, texture and nutritional profiles
- Work closely with suppliers to develop prototypes/products
- Collaborate with Co-manufacturing and QA to launch new products manufactured within the International markets as the team evaluates and looks for new manufacturing facilities
- Review samples prior to Sales/Marketing submission to insure that the samples are of high quality and meet ConAgra’s standards
- Work closely with International Sales/Marketing to launch a strategic pipeline of new products
- Actively participate in executing project timelines that are acceptable to the business team, marketing and the R&D Manager
- Provide technical support to insure effective and efficient manufacturing of products. Identify areas for process improvement and cost savings that will increase profitability and productivity
- Partner with cross-functional teams by providing technical expertise and helping to influence decision making
- BS Degree in Food Science or related field required, Master’s Degree in Food Science or related field preferred
- 1-2 years of food product development experience desired and could be substituted with a Ph.D
- Knowledge of basic food unit operations and product functionality and safety
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Problem solving expertise
- Plant start-up experience desirable
- Requires knowledge in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with and influence individuals from multiple cultures in order to successfully accomplish business goals
- Ability to be self-directed, forward thinking and make decisions that drive business performance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Language/Fluency: English. Other languages would be considered a plus
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 55% - Research and develop innovative customer focused new products, services, and solutions that deliver commercially viable new products
- 30% - Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- 10% - Build business unit, CAP platform and Cargill Corporate collaboration and product technical expertise to team members
- 5% - Build, maintain and defend IP portfolio
- A bachelor’s of science degree or equivalent experience in food/meat science, food safety or food processing is necessary
- A minimum of 2 years experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research
- This position requires a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office and email
- Travel up to 50%
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 45% - Research, ideate, and develop innovative and insight driven customer focused new products, services, and solutions that deliver commercially viable new products and solutions
- 20% - Utilize portfolio and project management tools
- 10% - Deliver high performance innovation, supporting core and new products
- 10% - Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- 10% - Build Cargill Value Added Protein, Cargill Protein and Salt Enterprise, and Cargill Corporate collaboration and product technical expertise
- A bachelor’s of science degree or equivalent experience in food/meat science, culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management or food processing is necessary
- Highly motivated individual with a strong background in scientific procedure ,food knowledge, data analysis, experimental design, and technical writing and effective vocal communication skills
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 50% Research and develop innovative customer focused new products, services, and solutions that align with Cargill and the customer’s strategies
- 30% Provide technical leadership in product and process development, quality improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- 10% Provide on-site customer support through product evaluations, panels, trainings, and meetings
- 10% Develop working knowledge on current systems used in Cargill including PPM, Innovation – NPSS, IP, etc
- A bachelor’s of science degree in a technical field (e.g. food chemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, animal/meat science)
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research (preferred)
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in an operations setting
- Highly motivated individual with a strong background in scientific procedure, creative thinking and problem solving, and project management skills are required. Data analysis, experimental design, technical writing and effective vocal communication skills are also required
- Strong understand of basic unit operations including pasteurizes, mixers, homogenizers, ovens, freezers, etc
- This position requires a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Previous experience with statistical software (preferred)
- Travel – Yes – Routine – 25%
- Ability to lift 25 lbs
- BS in technical field (e.g. chemistry, food chemistry, chemical engineering, animal/meat science)
- MS/PhD in technical field (preferred)
- Operations/Plant experience (minimum of 2 years)
- Product development through a commercialization process (minimum of 2 years)
- Culinary training (preferred)
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Plans and designs specific activities required by the projects and distributes activities to Laboratory Technologist or Intern based on skill sets
- Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench and pilot scale
- Develops analytical methods and coordinates nutritional and component analysis
- Writes reports, formulas, data and communication that is thorough and ready for the client with little or no editing required by supervisor
- Ensures all samples are prepared with good GMP’s that are well labeled and of high quality
- Ensures lab notebook maintenance SOP is followed
- Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed
- Collaborates with internal and external resources (suppliers, consultants, professors, service providers and other third party people) to find solutions
- Ensures appropriate and timely communication of key information among client, team and supervisor
- Establishes and maintains professional rapport with client
- Adds insight and value to discussions, understanding client needs
- Organizes and participates in meetings and conference calls
- Reads and responds to emails, phone calls in a timely manner
- Assists team members to carry out such communication duties as necessary
- Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials: develops trial plans and protocols, serves as liaison between the manufacturing plant, client and development laboratory for trial
- Independently drafts, structures and executes project plans. Submits to supervisor for review. Identifies appropriate phases and deliverables and determines resource needs
- Writes pilot and plant trial reports
- Maintains documentation; Organizes computer and hard copy files and records in lab notebook for corporate records and sharing
- Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature and findings in the industry
- Trains less-experienced staff
- Travels to various NCFS and client locations to support studies and projects
- Travels to technical conferences to represent Covance
- Baking experience including Gluten free preferred
- Ability to develop basic labels, including ingredient line and nutrition facts panels
- Some project management skills
- Skillled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- To manage, develop & maintain accreditation for the laboratory
- To implement the requirements of the QMS, including internal auditing
- Manage the food development laboratory and all associated facilities to support the smooth operation of our client projects
- Includes pilot, storage, analytical and stability chamber areas
- Operation and maintenance of key small-scale food processing equipment including homogeniser, heat-exchangers, carbonator, tablet press, ovens, measurement facilities, storage chambers
- To assist in the planning & running of processing projects, including the management of resource
- Preparation and maintenance of all SOP for all laboratory equipment
- Training of staff on operation of laboratory equipment
- Purchasing and stocking of all consumables for operation of the laboratory and office facility
- Purchasing of materials for client food development projects
- On-site/local Health and Safety co-ordinator
- Manage the asset register
- Act as the liaison point for IT support
- To assist with the maintenance of site hygiene and the reporting of deviations
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Finished product prototypes for customer
- Perform various jobs involved with customer sampling
- Contribute to flavor development
- Production scale ups
- Technical assistance
- Assess plant production variation
- Obtain and test new flavor ingredients
- Apply ability of taste and smell for development assessments
- Learn and apply knowledge in spray drying, microthermics and other forms of inter-laboratory activities
- Learn and apply knowledge in sensory
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 55% - Development of innovative customer focused new products, services, and solutions that deliver commercially viable new products
- 30% - Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight to deliver new products for our customers
- 10% - Collaborate across channel within the Protein Group and across Cargill Enterprise to utilize other Cargill technical expertise within the Retail channel
- 5% - Build, maintain, and defend Cargill's IP portfolio
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, adjacent technical discipline or culinary degree with practical experience
- Experience in the food or consumer products industry
- Proven leadership of commercialization and/or margin enhancement programs across multiple technologies
- Ability to multi-task complex projects
- 3 years experience in a Food Scientist role
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Assoc Food Scientist R&d-packaging Dev Resume Examples & Samples
- This is a Research and Development (R&D) Packaging technical role leading and execution projects across all of our North American businesses (Grocery, Refrigerated, Bev & Snack Nuts, Foodservice/KFI and Canada Zone). The candidate will be leading/executing packaging technical projects to meet business initiatives focused growth, brand maintenance and quality improvement. This includes designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently with moderate levels of supervisor guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must
- Manage multiple assignments/R&D projects concurrently
- BS/MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in Packaging Development and commercialization (which can include internships)
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R&D Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Development of new ingredients, flavored mixes and products
- Product costing
- Specification creation
- Application of product testing protocol
- Product feasibility testing at lab, pilot and factory scale
- Lead and deliver bench top product development for innovation or renovation projects based on product brief from TPLs (Regional Design)
- Lead and deliver bench top product optimization, new ingredients or ingredients from new suppliers screening and validation for quality and value improvement projects (Deploy)
- Lead the process of specification creation in SAP PLM from the request to the approved status and create specifications for all new ingredients and new products (Regional Design and Deploy)
- Lead the delivery of Third Party Manufacturing Manuals for outsourced product launches/production to meet business needs (Regional Design)
- Lead the Labels Approval Process in BLUE working with other R&D functions and ensuring compliance of technical elements in the artwork process (Deploy)
- Participate in factory trials for commercialization at UL sites or 3PMs when required
- Conduct product showings/cuttings with cross-functional teams (e.g. culinary team and CTI), interpret results and suggests scientifically sound next steps (with appropriate assistance and support)
- Lead projects where changes to design are needed to address Quality issues (complaints, incident or foreign matter reduction)
- Stay current on competitor set and participate in the development and substantiation of claims and demos to drive technical differentiation
- Identify improved ways of working and simplified processes
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Under direction, independently executes
- Demonstrates understanding of food GMP’s and FDA requirements for process adequacy
- Basic knowledge of computers and software programs
- Must be able to work with both lab and pilot scale food processing machinery
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes
- New Product Formulation: Formulate new products with line of sight to final ingredient statement, nutritional profile and product attributes
- Develop and document the process for the manufacture of the new product
- Conduct plant trials and new product start-ups
- Plan, prioritize and complete tasks effectively and efficiently
- Complete project objectives under the direction of supervisor
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Work with pilot plant equipment under supervision
- Learn and utilize on-line specification system
- Execute experiments and prepare results for review
- Develop prototypes that deliver project objectives. This may include ordering and weighing ingredients, as well as assembling meal components for product evaluation
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Assoc Food Scientist, R&d-process Dev Resume Examples & Samples
- This is a Center Research-based technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across one or more of our North American businesses (Grocery, Refrigerated, Bev & Snack Nuts, Foodservice/KFI and Canada Zone). The candidate will be scoping and/or executing technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Cost Engineering and Conversion savings. This includes designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently with moderate levels of supervisor guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must
- Work with cross functional teams to develop Cost Savings opportunities
- BS in Food, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Basic understanding of food (can be specific to Meat, Dairy, Coffee, Nuts…) processing used in food manufacturing
- Basic understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently
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Assoc Food Scientist R&d-product Dev Resume Examples & Samples
- This is a Center Research-based technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across one or more of our North American businesses (Grocery, Refrigerated, Bev & Snack Nuts, Foodservice/KFI and Canada Zone). The candidate will be scoping and/or executing technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on New Product Development. This includes designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently with moderate levels of supervisor guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must
- This position will work across all Kraft Heinz business Units and product portfolios
- Formula/product commercialization working closely with cross-functional team members in production plants
- Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products
- BS in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
- Basic understanding of food (can be specific to Meat, Dairy, Coffee, Nuts…) chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
- Willingness to travel 30%
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Conduct food product formulation and lab testing using recognized procedures
- Interprets results and develops an understanding of how to translate to possible solutions
- Writes technical reports and maintains accurate and complete technical records
- Learns and utilizes the online specification system
- Works in collaboration with cross functional team members
- Good time management and multitasking skills
- 3-5 years of Food Product Development experience
- Baking experience preferred
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Work as a partner with product development team, by designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting results and recommendations (descriptive analysis, shelf-life testing, discrimination testing, and consumer research)
- Provide cross-functional support to Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality
- Support regulatory activities like creating nutritional labels using Genesis software
- Train and educate project teams, plant teams, and non-technical colleagues on basic sensory knowledge and promote a tasting culture within the company
- Maintain accurate project files, specifications and project data
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel programs is essential
- Ability to make technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources
- Knowledge in using Genesis and Compusense software is a plus
- Work might involve occasional lifting of weights up to 25 lbs
- Ability to travel when needed
- Not allergic to nuts
- BS/MS in Food Science or closely related fields with emphasis on sensory science
- 2+ years of experience in the food processing industry, preferably in a R&D environment
- Knowledge of various descriptive methodologies and discrimination techniques. Fundamental understanding of applied statistical analysis and working knowledge of statistical analysis programs. Possess strong organoleptic skills
- Experience in the area of nuts/snacks will be a plus
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Executes tests using recognized procedures
- Learns and utilizes online specification system
- Maintains accurate and complete records, analyzes reports
- Obtains a working knowledge of plant processes and facilities
- Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products
- Follow directions of the supervisor, asking pertinent questions to provide a learning experience
- Demonstrated technical competence
- Demonstrated motivation and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to interact with others in manufacturing, lab and office environment
- Minimum one to two years food product development experience is required
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Food Scientist, Senior Resume Examples & Samples
- Collaboration with internal (Marketing, Sales) and external customers on new item, innovation projects, and sample requests – to ensure objectives are being addressed clearly, efficiently, and on-time
- Creatively leverages external suppliers for necessary new raw materials, flavors, and resources such as sensory evaluation
- Works with internal resources (R&D team, Production, Accounting, Procurement, etc.) to develop innovative and on-trend formulas that are compatible with JBSS capabilities
- Integrates into JBSS production – works with schedulers, supervisors, operators, packaging, QA, etc. to scale-up and commercialize products
- Documents raw material and finished good specifications and integration into JBSS systems
- Collaborates with Technical Services on allergen, Kosher, labeling, specification and claims issues
- Documents JBSS processes and procedures. Updates and maintains R&D records
- Collaborates with Procurement and Production on cost optimization projects
- Participates in JBSS SVA initiatives
- Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements
- Aware and accountable in maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality
- Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your management
- Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within your team and across functional areas
- Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science/Technology
- Seven plus years experience in the food industry working in R&D and/or product development
- Proven track record of culinary and technical innovation with food or beverage products is required
- Experience in regulatory is essential, and experience with Product Vision software is highly desirable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills are a must
- Able to maintain work area neat and organized
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Nutrition / Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Advance the translation of nutrition science to global business partners and other corporation functions to enable portfolio innovation, transformation and science based business opportunities
- Engage both consumers and experts with relevant nutrition activation content and support the training internal audiences through several platforms inclusive of digital and social media, Symposia, conferences and trade shows, internal and external brochures and articles
- Actively engage with R&D teams to promote nutrition opportunities that differentiate PepsiCo products from competitive landscape
- Effectively leverage existing and emerging nutrition science to provide science based opportunities and solutions for the tea and food service businesses
- Network internally to influence highly matrixed teams and foster communication and sharing of best practices around the globe
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- New product development for business growth inclusive of new capabilities development,
- Deffend and maintain existing business and
- Protect, improve and create existing and new IP
- 50% Development of innovative customer focused products, services and solutions that enable new business
- 15% Collaborate across business channels within the Protein Group to deliver expected earnings
- Profficient in data analysis and experimental design
- Minimum 6 years of experience in new product development, new product commercialization and/ or research
- Experience working directly with customers: Food Service, CPG, B2B
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 25% Provide technical leadership to support and maintain existing business and implementation of new product initiatives
- 10% Build, protect and defend Cargill’s IP portfolio
- College degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Biology or similar discipline
- Understanding of Food Processing and Food Safety
- Minimum 3 years of experience in new product development, new product commercialization and/ or research
- Graduate studies counts as research experience
- Experience developing cooked meat formulations
- Understanding of Project Management basics
- Understanding of live animal harvesting operations, rendering and/or pet foods ingredients
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 45%- Research, ideate, and develop innovative and insight driven customer focused new products, services, and solutions that deliver commercially viable new products and solutions
- 20%- Utilize portfolio and project management tools
- 10%- Deliver high performance innovation, supporting core and new products
- 10%- Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight
- 10%- Build Fresh Retail, Cargill Protein Group, and Cargill Corporate collaboration and product technical expertise
- 5%- Build, maintain and defend IP portfolio
- A Bachelor’s degree in food/meat science, culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management, food processing or related field with a minimum of 4 years experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research OR a Master's degree in food/meat science, culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management, food processing or related field with a minimum of 2 years experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research
- Experience working with protein
- Highly motivated individual with a strong background in scientific procedure and project management skills are required. Food knowledge, data analysis, experimental design, and technical writing and effective vocal communication skills are also required
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop products from conception to production that meets customer specifications and needs
- Lead, manage and complete multiple assigned research & development projects within specified timelines
- Develop products within cost parameters as required
- Responsibilities include formulation, bench top cook-up, and flavor and color application
- Assist R&D Manager in the coordination of internal and external trials i.e. R&D (internal), customers (external)
- Oversee pilot and start-up batches, adapting formulas and processes as required
- Develop and lead sensory evaluation studies on new ingredients, flavors and finished products
- Coordinate and lead shelf life studies and responsible for writing final reports an d communicating results to customers/R&D Manager
- Establish product specifications on new products and update as needed
- Develop nutritionals on Genesis Program and update as needed
- Develop and update product Labeling information
- Ensure new products are in compliance with all regulations and certifications
- Complete documentation for organic, non-GMO and other certifications as required
- Complete product specifications on customer web based sites with all required product information
- Gain and share technical knowledge keeping informed of new technologies, ingredients, products and processes
- Effectively communicate and provide technical support and assistance training Sales, Quality Assurance and Production departments
- Work with R&D Manager and Procurement to source new quality and cost effective ingredients and complete documentation including specifications on new raw materials
- Provide product information and technical support to customers
- Assist in technical training to R&D team members
- At least 5 years of industry experience in product development with relevant experience with snacks (fruit snacks, bars, roasted snacks), highly desirable
- Knowledge of regulatory, organic, non-GMO and kosher requirements
- Computer proficiency in Windows based programs including MS Word, Outlook and MS Excel
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Senior Food Scientist, R&d-meals Resume Examples & Samples
- Optimize product quality
- Plan and execute experiments and summarize results
- Implement consumer tests in collaboration with Consumer Sciences team
- Create and manage product specifications
- Design and conduct plant trials
- BS in Food Science or related field with minimum 4 years experience or M.S in Food Science with 2+ years experience
- Willing to travel 25%
- Basic understanding of ingredient functionality/interactions
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Senior Food Scientist, R&d-prod Development Resume Examples & Samples
- This is a Center Research-based technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across one or more of our North American businesses (Grocery, Refrigerated, Bev & Snack Nuts, Foodservice/KFI and Canada Zone). The candidate will be identifying, scoping and/or driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Cost Engineering initiatives. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results in a variety of settings. This includes understanding the business need, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, a majority of the time. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must
- Translate research findings into meaningful business opportunities and engage with cross-functional teams to achieve results
- Lead/Drive Formula/product commercialization working closely with cross-functional team members in production plants
- Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a high degree of autonomy
- Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
- BS/MS/PhD in Food, Dairy, Meat, Animal Science, or Chemical Engineering
- Must have Product Development experience (Concept to Commercialization)
- Strong understanding of food (can be specific to Meat, Dairy, Coffee, Nuts…) chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
- Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate othersManage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to prioritize work
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bench top prototype development and testing
- Design products that are technologically feasible on a production line
- Nutrition and cost analysis of formulas
- Ability to manage multiple projects on a deadline basis
- Category ingredient inventory management
- Compliance with Cargill Food Safety and EH&S policies
- Other duties as required
- Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Food Science or related field OR have earned a Bachelor’s Degree combined with 3+ years of experience in food science
- Former Participant in Cargill’s R&D Internship Program
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Good communication skills, both ritten and oral
- Food formulation experience
- Project management/leadership experience
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform analytical laboratory activities, including chemistry and routine microbiology
- Test proteins and fats
- Perform viscosity measurements
- Work with cultured products
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively communicate with peers, other Manufacturing employees and senior leadership
- Comfortable with taking initiative and driving for results in an industrial environment
- Keen attention to detail and process
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Intermediate understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, food processing, and food functionality
- Ability to comprehend complex technical articles, research papers, or presentations, and apply technical knowledge learned
- Must be adaptable to change
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer solutions
- Prior experience in Product Development, particularly within a plant manufacturing environment, preferred.Any experience with Asian products, sauces, tortillas, snacks etc a plus
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Uses science to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food
- Develops experimental formulas, processing procedures and specifications for raw ingredients, subassemblies and finished products for simple new products, product improvements, and cost reductions, meeting pricing, marketing, regulations and operational goals
- Organizes and manages moderately complex test runs to validate or modify formulas and processing procedures to develop final specifications for the production and reproducibility of finished products
- Works with team members to ensure successful start-ups of new products, product improvements, cost reductions, and ingredient formula specification or process changes
- Evaluates ingredients and processing techniques to identify and commercialize simple product improvement and cost reduction opportunities
- Evaluates, confirms acceptability, creates/updates specifications and implements proposed ingredients or process for Supplier Optimization
- Provides technical solutions to production issues as it relates to ingredient, formulas, processing procedures, and specifications to ensure continuous production and maintain product quality and safety
- Documents project status, progress issues, solutions timeline, and accountability according to established procedures and guidelines, providing timely and effective oral and written communication and reports
- Supports innovation in the development of new ideas, products, or product platforms through ideation sessions and bench-top experimentation
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word & Powerpoint
- Prior experience in Product Development (bakery preferred), particularly within a plant manufacturing environment
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Product development experience required
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office
- Advanced knowledge in Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics
- Solid knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, food processing, and food functionality
- Ability to comprehend technical articles, research papers, or presentation
- Ability to apply advanced technical knowledge learned
- Ability to taste and ingest any type of food product currently under development
- Hands-on experience with any of the following is highly desirable
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Developing and implementing Meat and Batters & Breadings strategy working with global and regional teams to deliver formulated solutions and technical information to support customer projects globally. Focus on driving improved process efficiencies, improved product quality and lower ingredient costs
- Formulate solutions for Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Batters & Breading applications. Develop relationships with customers in target markets and work with internal & external resources/partners to identify and bring new ingredients to market. Identify gaps and develop new capabilities and expertise
- Working with global teams to understand project/market needs in international sectors, define shared work plans, and gain support/input throughout project timelines
- Developing new meat/poultry/seafood/batter & breading concepts leveraging ingredients and processes which can be applied globally. Using extensive industrial expertise to develop and commercialize new ingredients and technologies
- Ensuring team designs and conducts appropriate experiments in the laboratory and pilot plant to advance projects to completion
- Developing industry relationships and network within relevant professional organizations and utilize academic & university resources
- Developing and sponsoring industry innovation workshops for key clients in the U.S. and internationally in Denver or at external sites
- Developing technical presentations to be presented at key industry organization meetings and trade shows
- Keeping appropriate records to support IP strategy and develop patent applications. Conducting prior art searches (literature, patents) related to projects and stay abreast of meat science and batter & breading technology and external environment (market trends, IP landscape)
- Developing training plans and mentor/grow the team
- Setting high standards for safety awareness within team and drives safety commitment across organization
- MS/PhD in Food Science or other relevant field with 7 to 10+ years’ of hands on experience in food formulation and solid understanding of food science principles
- Strong management experience with recent management experience of managing varied level of professional scientists. Multi member team management expertise with proven leadership skills
- Knowledge in Meat (processed meat, poultry and seafood formulations) and Batters &Breading area is highly desirable. Preferably deep expertise in one area with the good understanding of the other)
- Knowledge of hydrocolloids and potato starch application is an advantage. Experience in varied applications areas a plus
- Hands-on application development using laboratory equipment, pilot plant equipment, plant equipment and scale-up
- Demonstrated project leadership and communications skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with cross-functional teams
- Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills e.g. making high impact presentations internally and to customers and writing technical reports
- Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis, and interpretation of results is highly preferred
- Travel required to visit customers, run tests at external facilities, visit other Ingredion facilities globally etc. Frequent travel to Bridgewater, NJ will be required
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Research Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 5-7 years research applications experience with knowledge of the US food or beverage processing industry
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
- Strong applications knowledge
- Strong oral and written English communications skills are essential
- Ability to troubleshoot in a production or pilot plan environment
- Bonfide Occupational Qualifier- must be willing and able to taste experimental food products and smell flavors
- Knowledge of SAP, Regulatory data bases (Leffingwell and Allured)
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint for reporting
- Formal long-term project management training
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Working directly with the Sensory and Consumer Science teams to develop testing plans Attending commercialization meetings to represent the project
- Responsible for execution of validation testing Responsible for delivering against timeline Communication with Business Units that are impacted by changes Quality and HACCP documentation
- Previous Meat experience would be a huge plus
- Travel required if candidate is not local to Davenport
- 1-6 years of experience
- Previous product development experience is ideal
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Se-food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are a must
- Extensive successful track record in the development of ready-to-drink and powders beverage and nutraceutical products with a working knowledge of formulating different Ready-to-drink products
- Implementation and maintenance of GMPs and/or HACCP plan for Lab operations
- Develop product formulations that leverages expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality
- Develop complete product attribute specifications for new products
- Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing, Insights, and other groups
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify ingredients/technology that meets current and future consumer trends prioritized by the Business
- Analyze research, both self-identified and studies provided by ingredient suppliers, to determine what claims are supported by science and meet the FDA/USDA standards for research studies to support claims associated with food and beverages
- Identify functionality and applications of ingredients, including GRAS applications as needed
- Work closely with Marketing, Nutrition Marketing, Consumer Insights, R&D, Operations and Sales to identify Innovation and Renovation opportunities for our brands
- Build sustainable relationships with leading Universities globally to identify recent technology developments around Health and Wellness
- Identify global, intellectual property that the organization can leverage for their brands
- Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring that all project milestones are met
- Actively participate in multiple cross-functional project teams
- Serve as the R&D Process Subject Matter Expert on product development, novel ingredients and functionality w.r.t. nutrition and Health and Wellness
- Position may require up to 20% travel
- Proficient use of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong problem solving skills, project management, analytical and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to interact with all company functions including R&D, Marketing, Purchasing and Operations
- Solid technical and theoretical knowledge of food science and ingredient functionality (bench scale to pilot scale and/or full manufacturing)
- Ability to run appropriate project plans and execute them with limited to no supervision
- Management of multiple projects while meeting critical project milestones
- Ability to critically evaluate study design and interpret data
- Ability to identify and document key technologies related to Health and Wellness and leverage these technologies for our brands
- Ability to influence others, drive for results and make complex decisions
- Ability to make good decisions based on factual data, past experience and scientific reasoning
- 5 or more years of experience providing nutritional expertise for formula development at a food or beverage manufacturer OR Prior experience working in industry setting preferred
- D. in Nutrition/Food Science or related field, preferred. MS considered with additional research or industry experience
- Experience based in functional areas that interact with R&D, such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Legal and Regulatory
- Knowledge of nutrition science that supports any or all of the gluten free, plant-based and frozen food categories preferred
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with cross-functional teams in the development of new product formulations and/or reformulations of existing products
- Manage a portfolio of assigned product development projects through the various stages of the product development life cycle
- Provide nutritional labeling, ingredient statements as applicable
- Source ingredients
- Meet cost objectives
- Evaluate current processing capabilities
- Coordinate production start-up
- Facilitate product development by working with vendors
- Lead pilot plant testing of experimental formulations
- Lead plant trial testing
- Provide equivalent or improved product quality and cost savings by evaluating new suppliers/ingredients
- Establish production parameters and processing procedures by drafting product specifications
- Confirm that products will meet code by conducting shelf life testing for new product formulations
- Working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations required
- Demonstrated experience in product development and formulation from concept to completion required
- Experience with food safety, HACCP, and quality regulations and programs required
- Knowledge of experimental design and food sensory evaluation techniques highly preferred
- Must have a drive for results and demonstrated ability to move projects forward with a cross functional team
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support product development activities; approximate travel requirement is 25%
- Ability to safely work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing plant settings where occupational noise and other hazards may exist. Position requires moderate lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting above 25 pounds
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- 70% Customer Focus Innovation
- 10% High Performance Innovation – equipment/process improvements’
- 10% Customer relationship
- 10% Process Management
- A bachelor’s degree in food chemistry, food science, animal science or meat science
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, or research
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Senior Food Scientist Potato Resume Examples & Samples
- Ideally possess a degree in Food Science and Technology or related field,
- Have broad experience in NPD and a hands on approach to development,
- Strong technical knowledge alongside your passion for food,
- Experience with production trials and flavour development,
- Raw material evaluation,
- Project management skills in multi-functional teams
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or Chemical Engineering
- 6 plus years of experience in new product development, new product commercialization or research to include
- 8 plus years of research and development experience with ingredient or packaged foods company
- Knowledge in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry and ingredient interactions
- Basic familiarity with sensory and shelf life programs
- Experience leading and directing others
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Under direct supervision, researches, executes experiments, gather data, develops preliminary findings and prepares written reports
- Develops products (i.e. new, line extensions, optimized, CCR’s) beginning at conception through successful commercialization and verification
- Provides technical support to product, production, suppliers, and Quality
- Seeks inputs and recommends appropriate methods, tests and procedures for testing
- Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records
- Complete project objectives/timelines
- Coordinate and execute pilot and plant trials and new product start-ups
- Develop and issue Fit for Use, Consumer Based Specifications, processing and raw ingredients specifications
- Prepare technical reports with clear and accurate summaries/abstracts
- Support identification and development of ideas for technology improvements/cost savings
- Understand the organization & beginning integration with cross functional organization
- Navigate with support to drive projects to completion through the Product Development Life Cycle
- Navigate and generate specifications within the Product Vision system
- Develop technical foundation in field assigned
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
- Ability to execute at least two projects simultaneously with quality and efficiency
- Support leadership in approaching technical solutions
- Develop technical timeline skills
- Develop problem solving skills
- Recommended Food/Lab/Science related experiences (i.e. course work, internship, job, etc.)
- Creative and the need for a challenge
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- Travel – Yes – Routine – 15-30%
- A bachelor’s of science degree or equivalent experience in food/meat science, food safety or food processing is necessary. A Masters, PhD or equivalent experience is highly preferred
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research. Previous experience in retail and/or food service, operations, and/or management is highly preferred
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Senior Food Scientist, Bakery Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides and maintains a safe, accident-free laboratory environment
- Working closely with Marketing and Sales, play leadership role in generating and developing new product and technology concepts, selecting the ones with strong potential for TIC business growth and profitability, and propose new application platform and project
- Effectively manages projects by planning, designing, and scheduling experiments. Manages the generation of technical data, developing supporting trial plans, data analysis, creation of design of experiments, and coordination of executables as needed, draw sound technical conclusions independently. Ensures timely project progression through effective use of time and resources
- Actively communicate and collaborate with other departments to manage project through Min Stage Gate process. Supporting Tech Service group after new product launch to ensure smooth transition and high quality of customer service
- Demonstrates intellectual leadership by staying abreast of emerging technologies and scientific findings pertaining to relevant technical areas through published scientific journals and involvement in technical seminars and trainings. Implements learnings to develop new and successful products and processes. Identifies and addresses capability gaps in terms of knowledge, equipment and facilities and work with management to address these gaps
- Be internal expert in selected gum technology and application fields. Provide support to internal technical review, participating in customer trials as needed
- Customer sales calls in support of sales, and serving on cross-functional/dept. teams. Provide internal and external trainings on the application of hydrocolloid systems
- Actively serve as an expert resource for Sales and Marketing. Review technical bulletins published by Marketing and Sales; Give technical presentations to customers and in technical conference to promote TIC product and technology
- Ability to apply sound reasoning and judgment to address/mitigate standard and expected decision points. Establishes procedures for collecting and analyzing data by other technical personnel. Provides advice on solutions to complex and conceptual problems. Reviews decisions and recommendations of more junior associates. Makes decisions based on application of scientific method and through critical analysis. Consistently makes high quality decisions with more limited information about complex and technical issues (able to make intuitive leaps)
- Professional and effective working relationship with supervisor and associates. Collaborates with colleagues to achieve goals and objectives. Very effectively uses others as resources. Provides significant contributions as a member of a team. Exhibits a high degree of cooperation in efforts involving others. Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to a broad research program
- Protects TIC Gums intellectual property and where applicable, assists in the generation and maintenance of patents. Maintains a working knowledge of all phases of customer-based product development. Maintaining a legible and organized laboratory book of all assigned projects
- When applicable, supervise the execution and completion of projects assigned to Lab Technicians. Provide guidance to Lab Technicians with respect to overall performance and career development in the form of performance coaching
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- Support Innovation, Renovation and Continuous improvement projects by providing recipes, raw materials and formulation support enabling the delivery of the set product performance targets and attributes
- Support the development and smooth implementation of recipes and raw materials in the bakery, including completion of the Manufacturing Procedure Document (MPD), in line with business processes and company standards
- Responsible to support continuous improvement plan looking at improving our nutritional conformity in line with the set business targets
- Responsible to understand supplier capabilities to deliver against our specification targets and drive continuous improvement programs at the site level looking at improving consistency
- Responsible to deliver agreed upon cost reduction projects and initiatives
- Test and recommend alternative ingredients and/or processes that would improve product quality and/or process efficiency
- Assist in working with co-manufacturers on product development projects
- Keep up to date on new ingredient and process technologies and be able to write specifications for new ingredients
- Evaluate data from and report outcome of testing to cross functional teams; identify and communicate issues/risks
- Prepare samples for customer submissions with all associated documents
- Bachelors Degree in Food Science or similar field
- Minimum 5 years product development experience–Baked goods/cookie or cracker experience preferred
- Strong knowledge in recipe formulation and nutritional content of raw materials
- Experience and understanding of sensory testing, shelf life testing and statistical analysis
- Proven dough formulation skills, knowledge of ingredient functionality
- Familiarity with formula building / nutritional comparisons- Genesis or Product Vision preferred
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes used to produce baking ingredients
- Strong knowledge of US regulation in regards to raw material usage, safe limits and restriction of usage
- Understanding of consumers, market opportunities, recipes, raw materials and processes constraints
- Strong ability to work in multicultural teams and with people coming from different discipline and business areas
- Demonstrated excellence in project management and capability to lead cross-functional projects
- Intellectually curious to find and develop opportunities
- Highly motivated and committed to deliver business results
- Ability to communicate and transfer knowledge to others in various forms (presentations, reports, training…)
- 25% travel (US & Canada)
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Food product development from concept stage through commercialization for a wide range of product systems. Responsibilities include sensory and shelf life studies
- Apply knowledge of plant equipment, plant processes and facilities
- Apply knowledge of project management process and independently lead assigned projects
- Determine technical risks and recommend contingency plans
- Anticipate changing project needs and priorities
- Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, including Innovation, Productivity and Quality initiatives
- Stay abreast of technical trends and their potential applications related to company needs
- Utilize internal and external information to problem solve
- Evaluate products within the portfolio containing but not limited to wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and meat
- Demonstrated technical competence in the areas of ingredient functionality and food formulation
- Experience in testing or commercializing food products at manufacturing plant
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment
- Demonstrated creative problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical information
- Ability to learn and operate lab and pilot equipment
- Strong technical/analytical skills
- Ability to interact with others in manufacturing, lab, and office environment
- Computer skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Minimum five (5) years food product development experience is required
- Exposure to manufacturing processes and equipment preferred
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- Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or equivalent relevant industry experience
- Well-developed communication skills to effectively liaise with all levels throughout the business
- High level computer skills including Microsoft suite and specialist corporate systems
- Familiar with the requirements of NATA accredited laboratories
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
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- External: - www.mccain.com.au
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- Provide and maintain a safe, accident-free laboratory environment
- Plan and execute laboratory application projects for specific business needs and initiatives as well as those for customers as submitted by the sales team including but not limited to conducting a rheological analysis and checking the performance of a TIC gum blend in a specific application, or developing an entirely new texture ingredient system
- Participate in and help to lead customer production trials that are focused on the implementation of a TIC product
- Effectively manage projects by planning, designing, and scheduling experiments. Ensure proper execution of experiments through effective use of time and resources. Generate and evaluate data. Draw conclusions and use them to design the next set of experiments as needed
- Design and execute experiments in the lab or in the pilot plant to determine how specific hydrocolloids, or systems of hydrocolloids, behave in specific food systems
- As necessary, supervise the execution and completion of projects assigned to Lab Technicians. Provide guidance to Lab Technicians with respect to overall performance and career development in the form of performance coaching
- Working independently on long term project assignments. Responsible for completing assigned projects in a timely fashion using an appropriate experimental design and reporting status of projects as they progress with a final summary in the company designated data base system
- Prepare and/or complete specifications, nutritional information, and MSDS documentation for new products and processes
- Serve as technical support within TIC Gums by: answering technical hot line, responding to technical review, and participating in customer sales calls in support of sales. Provide leadership for method development, product troubleshooting, customer audits, and maintaining the integrity of the Quality Management System in support of Quality Assurance. Provide trouble shooting support, process scale-up and transfer, process optimization and training in support of Manufacturing
- Preparing and presenting information at technical meetings, trade shows, and customer visits. Generate literature and attend trade shows in support of marketing. Provide in-house and external training to internal and external customers on the science, technology and application of hydrocolloid systems
- Demonstrate intellectual leadership by staying abreast of recent scientific hydrocolloid findings that pertain to relevant technical areas. Apply creativity along with the scientific method to generate new learning’s that can be used to develop new and successful products and processes. Identify and address capability gaps in terms of knowledge, equipment and facilities and work with management to address these gaps
- Protect TIC Gums intellectual property and where applicable, assist in the generation and maintenance of patents. Maintain a working knowledge of all phases of customer-based product development. Maintaining a legible and organized laboratory book of all assigned projects
- Responsible for the daily upkeep of the laboratory (including the pilot plant) and all applicable equipment
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Hygienic Design Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead continuous improvement through sanitation effectiveness and efficiency across assigned plants
- Support the implementation of key sanitation and pest control programs, program improvements, trouble shooting, training
- Lead sanitary design through direct involvement with project teams or by providing guidance to plant projects to ensure consistency
- Influence without authority for key strategic improvements
- Support Mondelez Sanitation strategies across North America manufacturing locations
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or other related sciences
- 10 or more years of hygienic design experience required
- 10 or more years of experience in the Food Industry or Pharma industry ideal
- Project management skills a must
- 5 or more years of related experience (Operations, Plant Quality/Sanitation, or corporate role)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
- Excellent communication and leadership skills within cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of Pathogen Environmental Monitoring is preferred
- Working knowledge of process improvements and Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) and hygienic design principles required
- Ability to apply program and technical knowledge to lead and complete risk assessments such as allergen validations required
- Ability to develop relationships and be seen as a team member cross functionally
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule outside of core hours to support plant and business needs
- Must be a self-starter
- Influencing and negotiation skills a must
- Presentation skills are required
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- Formulation and product development
- Concept development
- Pilot and plant trials
- Scale-up
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Food Scientist, Product Development Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for qualifying multiple meat SKU’s transferred from current manufacturing locations and either transferred internally or externally
- Job complexity involves heavy collaboration with manufacturing facility, Nutrition & Regulatory, Quality, Packaging, and Engineering to ensure that R&D tasks are being completed appropriately
- Candidate will be required to execute traditional product development alterations to current products as SKUs, and potentially equipment, are moved to new facilities. Modifications to formulations must produce equivalent products on new or re-located production lines
- Depending on SKU, sensory and consumer testing may need to be completed for validation of formulation changes
- Primary product development lead for pilot plant, plant trials, sensory, and consumer validation on respective products
- Working directly with the Sensory and Consumer Science teams to develop testing plans
- Attending commercialization meetings to represent the project
- Ensuring all finished goods impacted by the location transitions are accounted for and adhere to the established qualification plan
- Responsible for execution of validation testing
- Responsible for delivering against timeline
- Communication with Business Units that are impacted by changes
- Quality and HACCP documentation
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Associate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Leads product development initiatives, from benchtop to manufacturing production
- Collaborates with cross-functional team to achieve project goals
- Minimum one to two years food product development experience preferred
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Principal Food Scientist, Technical Service Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify, penetrate, and build relationship with key decision makers across the customer organization leading to new opportunities and projects
- Create and demonstrate new product ideas and technologies to existing and potential customers
- Lead customer technical projects and provide technical expertise to address customers’ technical issues. Develop robust technical account plans to pursue and close these opportunities
- Utilize contacts in industry to mine customer’s technical community for opportunities for Tate & Lyle ingredients/technologies
- Capture new technical leads/opportunities to build a strong project pipeline. Lead monthly project reviews, management and growth of project pipeline, including ability to move projects through development stages and ultimately to completion
- Serve as a resource within Tate and Lyle (e.g. Research, Applications, Analytical, Product Management, etc.) to ensure customer performance goals are met across the business
- Increase depth of T&L ingredient knowledge within categories and applications to support customer projects and internal campaigns
- Work collaboratively with Sales Account Managers to develop and bring solutions and new product ideas and concepts to deliver annual operating plans aligned with Tate & Lyle SFI NOAM
- Contribute market intelligence/trends within categories and applications
- Bachelor’s Degree is required (Master’s degree preferred) preferably in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related area of study with 10+ years industry experience
- 10+ years of experience in the food industry. Food formulation experience and understanding of food systems and ingredient functionality required
- Excellent knowledge of food science, food chemistry, food microbiology and food processing
- Thrive & be comfortable working in a dynamic, changing and evolving environment. Broad industry experience including experience drawing on relationship management and professional maturity
- Demonstrated ability to navigate a highly matrixed environment and build strong relationships with internal peers, sales & marketing and customers
- An exhibited dedication to safety and commitment to making safety a number one priority
- Ability and willingness to mentor junior members of the technical service team a plus
- Experience with specific category required
- Travel up to 50% (combination road and air)
- Office based in Monmouth Jct, NJ or Hoffman Estates, IL
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead customer technical projects and provide technical expertise and support to develop high quality, cost effective solutions
- Develop and manage technical relationships with potential or existing customers and identify technical campaigns that deliver annual operating plans. Utilize contacts in industry to mine customer’s technical community for opportunities for Tate & Lyle ingredients/technologies
- Work collaboratively with Sales account managers to bring solutions and new product ideas and concepts from and to the market
- Communicate trends and market intelligence. Anticipate customer needs
- Bachelor’s Degree is required (Master’s degree preferred) preferably in food science, chemistry, engineering or related area of study
- 10+ years of experience in the food industry. Food formulation experience and understanding of food systems and ingredient functionality required. Sound knowledge of food science, food chemistry, food microbiology, and food processing
- Experience with health, wellness, and nutrition products (e.g. protein/energy bars, supplements, etc) a plus
- Demonstrated ability to navigate a highly matrixed environment. Thrive & be comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal peers, sales, marketing, and customers
- Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Travel not to exceed 40%
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Food Scientist Gardein Resume Examples & Samples
- Complete all commercialization activities scaling up prototypes to deliver consistent products at the factory
- Strong technical/analytical/culinary skills
- Knowledgeable in natural and clean label ingredient selection, formulation, processing equipment, and operating conditions
- Basic technical and theoretical knowledge of plant protein science and manufacturing processes
- Experience working with chefs and in culinary settings and proven record of taking culinary concepts to formulating into commercialization level
- Food manufacturing /processing experience in a HACCP environment
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Associate Food Scientist Gardein Resume Examples & Samples
- Interpret results and develop an understanding of how to translate to possible solutions
- Conduct trials at pilot plant and production facilities
- Write technical reports and maintain accurate and complete technical records
- Learn and utilize the online specification system
- Work in collaboration with cross functional team members
- Develop process parameters ensuring plant capability
- Basic technical/analytical/culinary skills
- Basic knowledge and understanding of food recipes
- 0-2 years of Food Product Development experience
- Experience in frozen meals, meat alternatives, and/or meat preferred
- Basic technical and theoretical knowledge of food science and manufacturing processes
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for new product development at a leading food & beverage company. This includes research, development, and formulation
- Perform sensory testing and laboratory analysis of food products; analyze results and input data into database
- Perform flavor development training for junior scientists and oversee tastings
- Evaluate new ingredients, formulate new products, and reformulate existing products
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- Demonstrating ability to work as part of a self-directed team, reporting functionally to R&D while priorities are set by the Thanasi management team in consultation with Conagra management
- Connecting the Thanasi workplan across innovation, renovation, productivity and quality improvement to the right capabilities in the Conagra network. While the role will focus on meat snacks, the incumbent will also be tasked with connecting the seed snacks agenda and work plan with the Conagra R&D network as required
- Cross pollinating and transporting best practices in R&D to the Thanasi team as well as entrepreneurial approaches to the Conagra team to elevate performance and set a new level industry leading benchmark
- An in-depth knowledge of the attributes of the product manufactured
- Identification of the tolerable limits (levels/intensities) of product/process variability, in each attribute, which provide expected consumer acceptance and allow Conagra Supply Chain to be efficient in manufacturing
- Lead primary development in meat snacks and act as conduit to rest of R&D organization to access additional capability and capacity as needed
- Lead new and existing shelf stable product development initiatives for meat snacks
- Formulate products to achieve nutritional profile, ingredient statement, financial targets and product attributes of the target product
- Build and deliver against product development schedules, in order to meet project timelines
- Lead/support product quality and productivity initiatives
- Collaborate with cross functional team including processing, marketing, finance, sales, packaging and brand design, procurement, and manufacturing
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Food Scientist Principal Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of 10 years as a Food Scientist or Food Technology field
- Technical knowledge and good reasoning abilities
- Proven success as Development Scientist in a range of food products
- Effective written and oral communications skills
- Demonstrated expertise in problem solving techniques and methodologies required
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of relevant food manufacturing processes preferred
- Minimum of intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required
- Must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer
- Seven (7) or more years in the food industry experience preferred
- Seven (7) or more years of experience in research and/or publications in Food Science
- Academia experience by spending time in a laboratory, performing tests and experiments, or in the field, taking samples or assessing overall conditions along with the research
- Experience in biotechnology processes to develop drugs or other medical products
- Experience in relating Biological Nutrition/Health to Kitchen Appliance products including refrigeration, cooking or food processing products
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Senior Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Articulates complex technical information and translates to non-technical audiences
- Leads work across all business functions to positively yield results, and leads multiple project launches
- Identifies, implements, formulates and executes cost savings opportunities independently within a cross functional team
- Assesses technical feasibility and provide direction on formulations
- Coordinates and conducts production line trials of new or modified foods
- Develops and maintains component specifications
- Prepares test plans, technical reports and documentation for the technical community
- Provide direction to various suppliers for new or modified food developments
- Work across all functions, including Purchasing, Operations, Engineering and Marketing to support project launches
- 7 -10 years experience in product development and commercialization within an R&D environment
- Master’s in Food Science, or science based degree
- Expert knowledge of dairy processing equipment and ingredient interaction
- Expertise, hands-on and theoretical, with experience in the following areas
- Dairy Processing
- Fermentation
- Design of Experiment
- Hydrocolloids & Stabilizers
- Food Safety
- Proteins
- Nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners
- Qualification Methods & Practices
- Food Regulations
- Quality Control & Sampling knowledge and practice
- Co-Packer development and commercializing exposure
- Strategic and tactical decision-making ability using sound scientific principles and data analytics
- Capability in directing suppliers through design, development/improvement to commercialization projects
- Extensive experience in conceptually designing food formulations, utilizing consumer insight and technical knowledge
- Proven ability to lead multiple projects in cross-functional environment
- Proven ability to build technical competencies across multiple food platforms
- Proactive contributor and effective communicator within R&D and project teams
- Proven technical expertise with competent business awareness
- Energetic and motivated
- Must be willing and able to travel 30-40%
- Position will be based in Broomfield, CO; relocation assistance provided to qualified candidates
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Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist with formulation development work for new or line-extension product, particularly for Liquid product formulations
- Support and perform feasibility and optimization studies through lab or pilot scale studies, particularly in area of Liquid formulations
- Designs and conducts advanced independent and multidisciplinary technology transfer and application developments
- Provides technical direction to projects, resolves technical challenges related to product, process and technology systems
- Applies advanced technology and manufacturing knowledge to projects and manufacturing efficiency
- Support scale-up, plant trial, and manufacuturing of product and process
- Conduct revision on plant process to deliver the required product specifications
- Assist in projects to improve plant costs, product margins, quality and business excellence goals in product and process related fields
- Supports regulatory certificates, methods, and compliance requirements to manufacture for thedestination market
- Participate in activities to meet project deliverables and priorities
- Document experiment, results and observation in a timely and accurate manner. Analyze data, formulate conclusion and write report
- Assist documentation to support product registration and First Lot to Stock commercialization
- Compliant to all applicable safety and qualify policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills with attention to details
- Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
- Strong presentation and communications skills to cross-functional teams and management
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload
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Young Graduate Food Scientist Resume Examples & Samples
- Plan, organize and perform trials and experiments in the pilot plant necessary to achieve brief objectives in a timely manner related to product development
- Effectively communicate throughout the life cycle of the project through oral presentation and timely with the involved stakeholders
- Participate in innovation sessions for the creation of new product concepts, processes or equipment, by providing actionable scientific ideas and participating in marketing initiatives
- Execute mission in application group or factory
- Recently graduated with a master degree in Food Science, Food Process Science
- A first experience or internship in food industry will be considered and advantage
- Fluency in English (spoken and written), any other language is a plus
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- Independently design and execute experiments using recognized procedures
- Interpret test results and independently identify and execute next steps
- R&D representative for assigned projects; responsible for interfacing with cross functional team members to accomplish project objectives on time including Quality, Packaging Development, Marketing, Market Research , Operations and Finance
- Generate and maintain accurate and complete records including official lab notebook and utilization of on-line specification system
- Conduct and structure project presentations to department and brand management
- Responsible for technician assignments as it relates to project work
- Perform other R&D duties as assigned
- Minimum three (3) years food product development experience is required
