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Food Scientist
3 months ago
Job Description
Join Jack Link's in as a Food Scientist key role in the development and execution of corporate Research and Development (R&D) initiatives including new product innovation, brand maintenance projects, and product and process improvement. This position will play a major role in helping the company achieve its aggressive growth objectives through appropriate uses of technology and innovation in new product development, packaging, quality control, and operations.
The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Manage individual projects:
Sourcing and verification of raw ingredients and other materials
Collaboration on developing manufacture process to deliver concept
Perform sensory reviews of product improvements, new products, or competitive samples
Collaboration with Operations, QA, and other R&D staff to schedule and execute plant trials
Provide necessary input for new product cost analysis
Collaboration with Operations, QA, and other R&D staff to schedule and execute plant trials
Hands on technical development and commercialization of new products in line with the NPD process
Shelf-life studies
Working cross functionally to deliver projects on time, in budget and with good first-time production quality
Document and maintain records of test formulas, procedures, and net outcomes
Innovation pipeline, near term and three year outlook:
Researching potential new flavor, texture, & platform opportunities
Quality & product improvements, plant support:
Identify potential quality improvements
Identify potential product cost savings
Champion quality awareness as well as maintain product quality across the product lines
Continuously improve product and processes for greater product quality and profitability
Help problem solve & resolve issues that arise at plant level
Continuous Improvement of R&D systems (filing system, templates, process & procedures):
Create and maintain product and processing specifications
Build and maintain nutritional values/product labeling and regulatory requirements
Log and maintain records of test formulas, procedures, and net outcomes
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary ****
Qualifications:
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
5+ years of relevant experience in meat product development
Understanding of USDA regulations
Proficient with a computer. Demonstrated experience with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with various manufacturing and marketing functional groups
Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment
Comfortable in a processing (plant or pilot plant) environment operating equipment **** (Slicers, Tumblers, Mixer, Grinder, Casing stuffer, Ovens)
Flexible and able to work well in a team environment
Demonstrated understanding of food safety and human safety
Strong problem-solving skills and a bias for action
Detail oriented with demonstrated experience of maintaining accurate records on all tests and related work
Demonstrated relationship and leadership skills including effective collaboration with R&D, quality, and cross-functional partners
Demonstrate critical thinking
Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment
Effectively manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities and projects
Agile, ability to flex across teams within the platform as work needs shift
Ability to assess and solve technical problems including leveraging others accordingly
Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work
Familiarity with laboratory procedures and equipment
Travel, as needed, and take lead role in product testing at plant locations
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Smokehouse experience including natural and atomized smoke applications
Experience in the shelf stable meat snack industry
Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations, standards and labeling, plant sanitation, and microbiology
JACK LINK'S CORE VALUES:
Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.
Additional Information
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
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