R&d Food Scientist Ii
1 week ago
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.
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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