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Working independently, the Food Scientist II is responsible for the development of new products across Coffee and Tea from concept to commercialization. Requires work with multi-disciplinary groups to innovate, optimize and customize food ingredients. Consults directly with sales and customers to meet expectations. This position reports to the Senior Product Development Technical Lead.
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Primary Job Functions:
ļ Product Development
ļ Project Requests
ļ Commercialization
ļ Technical Support
ļ Raw material assessment
ļ Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibilities
ļ Project Requests
ļ Commercialization
ļ Technical Support
ļ Raw material assessment
ļ Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities:
Product Development
* Ideate and Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products.
* Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes, efficiencies, etc.
* Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.
* Participate on product development teams and cross-functional teams to be the Product Development advocate for internal initiatives, cost-optimization, and ops/qa support.
* Execute sensory tests as-needed, using internal software and statistical analysis to make recommendations for customers or drive development initiatives.
Project Requests
* Independently completes project requests as assigned on-time
* Provide application samples and usage recommendations, as needed
* Tracks project trends and optimizes processes for product development
Commercialization
* Oversee scale-up from bench to production trials, documenting accordingly.
* Develop processing parameters with current equipment for better efficiency and yields
* Troubleshoot trials and provide recommendations for corrective action
Technical Support
* Provide technical support to customers seeking product information and advice as it pertains to product application/usage levels
* Travel independently with Salesperson on customer demonstrations; work with R&D on site.
* Demonstrate knowledge of field protocols and procedures that support products and solutions to Westrock customers
* Provide comprehensive reports on complex data analysis and summaries
Trade Shows
* Serve as Product Development lead on trade show planning teams
* Provide technical assistance to sales in the trade show booth
Raw Material Assessment
* Evaluate, approve, and analyze risk of new or existing ingredients
* Evaluate new raw materials and conduct sensory analysis with a cross-functional group.
* Evaluate technical specification documentation for compliance with S&D requirements
Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibility
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
* Ideate and Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products.
* Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes, efficiencies, etc.
* Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.
* Participate on product development teams and cross-functional teams to be the Product Development advocate for internal initiatives, cost-optimization, and ops/qa support.
* Execute sensory tests as-needed, using internal software and statistical analysis to make recommendations for customers or drive development initiatives.
Project Requests
* Independently completes project requests as assigned on-time
* Provide application samples and usage recommendations, as needed
* Tracks project trends and optimizes processes for product development
Commercialization
* Oversee scale-up from bench to production trials, documenting accordingly.
* Develop processing parameters with current equipment for better efficiency and yields
* Troubleshoot trials and provide recommendations for corrective action
Technical Support
* Provide technical support to customers seeking product information and advice as it pertains to product application/usage levels
* Travel independently with Salesperson on customer demonstrations; work with R&D on site.
* Demonstrate knowledge of field protocols and procedures that support products and solutions to Westrock customers
* Provide comprehensive reports on complex data analysis and summaries
Trade Shows
* Serve as Product Development lead on trade show planning teams
* Provide technical assistance to sales in the trade show booth
Raw Material Assessment
* Evaluate, approve, and analyze risk of new or existing ingredients
* Evaluate new raw materials and conduct sensory analysis with a cross-functional group.
* Evaluate technical specification documentation for compliance with S&D requirements
Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibility
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field or relevant industry experience.
* Minimum of 3 years of Product Development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Strong understanding of food science principles
* Adept Sensory skills and knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.
* Experience and knowledge with nutritional data generation and regulatory requirements from USDA and FDA as well as State and local health and food safety code.
* Knowledge of SQF quality systems and related requirements.
* Combination of strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
* Must have excellent PC computer skills and ability to manage data electronically.
* Self-motivated, outgoing, self-starter
* Must be hard working, reliable and accurate, and able to produce quality lab work at high work load.
* Must be willing to travel when needed.
* Minimum of 3 years of Product Development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Strong understanding of food science principles
* Adept Sensory skills and knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.
* Experience and knowledge with nutritional data generation and regulatory requirements from USDA and FDA as well as State and local health and food safety code.
* Knowledge of SQF quality systems and related requirements.
* Combination of strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
* Must have excellent PC computer skills and ability to manage data electronically.
* Self-motivated, outgoing, self-starter
* Must be hard working, reliable and accurate, and able to produce quality lab work at high work load.
* Must be willing to travel when needed.
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