R&D Technologist

The R&D Technologist supports the R&D development of new products for baked crackers and snacks along with fried extruded snacks. Working closely with senior and principal scientists, develops new products, participates in costs savings initiatives, and supports overall product development of baked and fried products.

 

Essential Duties and Requirements include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Support development of product line extensions and new varieties
Formula development including but not limited to weighing ingredients, preparing samples, shipping samples, and active participation in setup and tasting of product formulations
Data management with this role includes formula calculations, gathering and documenting data, attention to detail for experimental design, accurate recording of results in formula development system
Product testing including setup of shelf-life tests, ingredient review, and prototype review
Support team to build sales stories and product attributes which may include: pricing, target customer, customer need fulfilled, process, prototype, packaging, etc.
Support plant trials and new product start-ups, may require working off shifts and extended hours
On-site support of project scale-up including product, process, and packaging
Gather key R&D information for raw material, packaging, finished product and processing specifications. Including but not limited to powder flow testing, breakage, and water activity.
R&D Support of experiments, plant trials, production testing, and inventory
Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

 

 

Job Requirements:

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of prioritizing workload to maximize team support
Able to function in a fast-paced environment
Able to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional and positive manner
Proficient in basic office software applications
Ability to provide support and work a flexible schedule for the off-shift teams
Required Background

Education

Bachelors Degree in Food Science or Food Engineering required
Comparable bachelors of science degree with experience will be considered
Experience

One to three years of experience in food development, quality, or related area.
Travel

Up to 20% travel required

 

Physical Ability

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Benefits Summary:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Company-provided life insurance
Bonus Eligibility
Pay Rate:

The expected base pay rate for this position is $70,000/Year