R&d Food Scientist Ii

1 week ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Roskam Foods Full time

Roskam Foods

Position Title:
R&D Food Scientist II


Reports to:
Director of R&D


Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products.

We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S.

and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The
    R&D Project Manager/Food Scientist II is responsible for providing technical expertise, innovative ideas, and coordinating and/or completing all aspects of the product development process from concept to commercialization while leading/collaborating with a crossfunctional team to provide timely and costeffective innovation, product improvements, and cost savings to drive the growth of the company.
As the
R&D Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Project Management
  • Developing project plans and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Leading other team members in projects and tasks.
  • Supports Sales, Marketing, and Customers in Idea Generation
  • Bench-Top new product development to deliver on consumer/consumer objectives utilizing scientific techniques.
  • Communicating on a technical level with customer accounts, conducting pilot plant and production line trials and leading internal and external customer meetings and product presentations.
  • Demonstrating sound understanding of formulation and process design for safe quality foods (GMPs, SQF, HACCP)
  • Proven ability to translate concepts into manufacturing friendly products.
  • Coordinates with operations and finance to set standards, yields and throughputs.
  • Specification and process parameter development utilizing electronic systems and templates.
  • Evaluates the impact of product and process challenges.
  • Maintains awareness of current market trends through participation in food shows, sales meetings, technical presentations, reviewing periodicals, and partnerships with suppliers and recommends new products or ingredients.
  • Initiates formulation and/or process optimization projects.
  • Supports managements ESG initiatives identifying and tracking Better For You product development and GHG emission reduction projects
:

  • Identifies, sources, evaluates, and obtains necessary approvals for new and/or alternate ingredients and suppliers.
  • Conducts Shelf-Life Testing and Sensory Evaluations
  • Maintains awareness of current FDA regulations as they relate to food processing and labeling.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Food Science or related field.
  • 8+ years of research and development experience.
  • Work knowledge of GMP's, food safety, SQF, and HACCP programs
  • Broad knowledge base of ingredients, and lab analytical equipment functionality.
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross functional teams.
  • Ability and drive to learn new product platforms.
  • Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match

AAP/EEO Statement:

Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.- #INDLP
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