Principal Scientist, Co-Drying

4 weeks ago

Marshfield, United States CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division) Full time

Principal Scientist, Co-Drying & Dry Blending



We are currently looking for a Principal Scientist, Co-Drying & Dry Blending.  Duties and responsibilities of the position will include:



Research dairy science, food science and equipment for the purpose of innovating new technologies and the development of intellectual property (IP) for the company Develop new wet and dry dairy systems, dairy flavors, dairy emulsions and solutions using companyâs plethora of ingredient options and manufacturing capabilities Utilizing the companyâs expansive drying (and dry blending) network and capabilities to enhance the value of the companyâs dried dairy products using a âwhat can we do with what we have?â mentality Work with engineering and process technology to continuously expand the companyâs drying, dry blending, and agglomeration capabilities through discovery of new tech, equipment/process modification, and formulation Reformulate products as appropriate to reduce cost including building least cost/flexible formulation models encompassing of the fluctuation commodity markets and raw material availability Perform applications testing simulating the customerâs end-use to ensure the products developed exceed the customerâs expectations for taste, functionality, and nutrition Utilize sensory science tools, available in the Innovation Center, to give data points to the customer demonstrating expectations are met/exceeded Perform pilot plant testing to ensure a successful scale-up for the companyâs manufacturing and ultimately the end customer Drive the commercialization of new products by partnering with the process technology team in the plants Support the customer in scale up and commercialization to ensure the companies people and products are part of the scale up and launch Effectively operate all pilot plant equipment required to properly scale-up and test in application Develop effective concepts for benchtop sessions, in partnership with sales and marketing, to generate wins with customers Support sales in determining customer needs, problems, insights, and strategy that would ultimately require a company solution Proactively initiate action plans to develop the solutions and capabilities Inspire and excite customers through demonstration of unique new products and applications that are relevant to their consumers Partner with sales to understand customerâs future needs, their brands, and strategies to anticipate new areas of capability development and innovative ides for end use categories Provide technical and application expertise to support the customer Drive opportunities to commercialization internally and close with the customer Co-create and effectively utilize the product lifecycle management (PLM) process and adhere to the Scientific Development Standards Process, including version control, development notes and documented learnings Effectively utilize CRM (Salesforce.com) as a tool to manage status of the opportunities, project milestones in the pipeline and track KPIs related to the opportunity pipeline continually improving our R&D service to customers, ultimately leading to faster speed-to-market driving increased customer connectivity Collaborate with and influence technical sales, customer support and other stakeholders to âsolve for yesâ Contribute to technical content and review presentations for sales and marketing Provide effective, timely and relevant reporting to leadership Apply strong knowledge of the companyâs capabilities â including understanding the functional and technical aspects of the products and how the companyâs capabilities differentiate us from others in the industry Demonstrate a ânever stop learningâ mindset and influence others to adopt this mindset



Technical Qualifications:



B.S. Degree in food, dairy or biological science related discipline Masterâs or PhD desirable 8+ years of industry experience in R&D Proven career advancement in dairy flavors, natural, process and cheese sauces and products Demonstrated staff leadership attributes or staff management experience Proven successful track record in new product development with multiple examples of commercialized products/solutions directly or under your leadership Desired areas of expertise:  Co-drying and dry blending combinations of dairy, dairy flavors, seasonings, flavors, colors, and other ingredients Seasoning and flavor development Agglomeration and instantization of powders Dairy Science



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



Food safety programs and food safety by design Food regulatory & labeling laws including both:  USDA & FDA
Strong leadership and team building abilities Exceptional communication skills Ability to solve complex customer demands and problems Self-driven and committed to hands on work habits Ability to initiate, drive and adapt to change Ability to balance heavy workload and manage multiple tasks Must have the ability and capability to interact and communicate with the most senior levels of the organization Able to read, write, and speak English



**If youâd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee@cps4jobs.com.



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