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!