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Job Location drjobs

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Our client is looking for Food Scientist for their PlantBased Proteins group to join their R&D Team in Omaha Nebraska!


As a Food Scientist reporting to the R&D Manager you are an essential contributor to product development for our plantbased proteins products. You will bring a food forward focused mindset to improve or bring new products to the table.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization
  • Design and conduct plant trials and new product startups
  • Plan prioritize and complete tasks effectively and efficiently
  • Creates product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines
  • Maintain accurate and complete records
  • Work with pilot plant equipment under limited supervision
  • Learn and utilize online specification system
  • Design and execute experiments and prepare results for review
  • Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes
  • Manages individual tasks and works under limited supervision
  • Drive product cuttings plant trials and testing
  • Maintains a clean organized and safe work area including the cleaning of equipment utensils and work surfaces

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelors in Food Science or related degree.
  • 3 years of postcollege graduation relevant industry work experience (not including internships) within a food design and commercialization role.
  • Prefer product development experience with meat and plantbased proteins.
  • Requires knowledge and industry experience in food product design formulation ingredient functionality and interaction process design product scaleup plant testing and commercialization.
  • Ability to independently manage and lead multiple projects.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate well and to effectively influence and interact with others to accomplish research goals.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software
  • Good understanding of food industry standards of quality and foods safety and FDA regulations.

Physical Requirements:

  • Work in and around cramped/confined spaces.
  • Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
  • Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise excessive heat cold wet and slippery conditions.
  • Use of tools equipment and machinery
  • Driving a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed
  • May travel up to 30 of time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative.

Excellent benefits and relocation offered!

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