We are working on Food Scientist position in the plantbased industry! This position will be responsible for helping in the design development and commercialization of plantbased products. You will be leading product development programs interacting with external suppliers doing hands on bench work and assisting in industrial scale up to name a few! Must have strong timeline management and communication skills.
Location: Louisville CO
Job Responsibilities:
Independently managing technical project according to the Stage Gate Process methodology
Working within project teams as the R&L lead to develop formulas and processes address technical hurdles provide guidance related to commercialization assess risks and manage R&I timelines
Contributing to innovation and productivity pipelines outside chartered program work by engaging with the plantbased community suppliers external partners and internal crossfunctional teams
Designing pilot trails organizing tasting sessions with marketing and drawing conclusions and recommendations for next steps
Driving CI across all areas of the role including systems and manufacturing procedures
Collaborating with suppliers to obtain the best results for product development follow up on their progress
Ability to drive projects across various technical categories as business needs deem necessary
Identifying new suppliers that bring technological advantage to product portfolio and share insights across all impacted within R&I organization
Participating in consumer test design organize sample production and ensure product quality follow up
Realizing scaleup/industrialization with engineering and manufacturing partners and conducting shelflife studies
Participating as an R&I representative for product launch/start up by preparing all specifications related to product line (except packaging) and ensuring that all documentation needed is available prior to start up
Planning and executing the development of prototype products in lab pilot plant and at production facilities. Maintaining stringent technical and experimental documentation
Sourcing & maintaining vendor relationships to secure the necessary ingredients that align with prevailing company standards. Evaluating new suppliers and/or ingredients
Ensuring all developed products meet internal and external guidelines for nutrition regulatory affairs and food labeling (including a broad range of certifications
Networking with your internal community to share best practices
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in food science nutrition or a very closely related field
4 years with product development industrial processes and manufacturing practices preferred knowledge would be development of plantbased products. Will take 2 years of experience with a related Masters Degree
Able to travel 25& willingness to support plant trails outside of business hours
Strong project management organization and leadership skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Able to work cross functionally and train staff
Proficient in product development systems and general computer skills
Passionate about creating rapid prototyping development and commercialization under tight timelines
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and track multiple projects
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