Principal Scientist, Co-Drying

Principal Scientist, Co-Drying & Dry BlendingWe 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 companyDevelop new wet and dry dairy systems, dairy flavors, dairy emulsions and solutions using company s plethora of ingredient options and manufacturing capabilitiesUtilizing the company s expansive drying (and dry blending) network and capabilities to enhance the value of the company s dried dairy products using a
what can we do with what we have?
mentalityWork with engineering and process technology to continuously expand the company s drying, dry blending, and agglomeration capabilities through discovery of new tech, equipment/process modification, and formulationReformulate products as appropriate to reduce cost including building least cost/flexible formulation models encompassing of the fluctuation commodity markets and raw material availabilityPerform applications testing simulating the customer s end-use to ensure the products developed exceed the customer s expectations for taste, functionality, and nutritionUtilize sensory science tools, available in the Innovation Center, to give data points to the customer demonstrating expectations are met/exceededPerform pilot plant testing to ensure a successful scale-up for the company s manufacturing and ultimately the end customerDrive the commercialization of new products by partnering with the process technology team in the plantsSupport the customer in scale up and commercialization to ensure the companies people and products are part of the scale up and launchEffectively operate all pilot plant equipment required to properly scale-up and test in applicationDevelop effective concepts for benchtop sessions, in partnership with sales and marketing, to generate wins with customersSupport sales in determining customer needs, problems, insights, and strategy that would ultimately require a company solutionProactively initiate action plans to develop the solutions and capabilitiesInspire and excite customers through demonstration of unique new products and applications that are relevant to their consumersPartner with sales to understand customer s future needs, their brands, and strategies to anticipate new areas of capability development and innovative ides for end use categoriesProvide technical and application expertise to support the customerDrive opportunities to commercialization internally and close with the customerCo-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 learningsEffectively 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 connectivityCollaborate with and influence technical sales, customer support and other stakeholders to
solve for yes Contribute to technical content and review presentations for sales and marketingProvide effective, timely and relevant reporting to leadershipApply strong knowledge of the company s capabilities
including understanding the functional and technical aspects of the products and how the company s capabilities differentiate us from others in the industryDemonstrate a
never stop learning
mindset and influence others to adopt this mindsetTechnical Qualifications:B.S. Degree in food, dairy or biological science related disciplineMaster s or PhD desirable8+ years of industry experience in R&DProven career advancement in dairy flavors, natural, process and cheese sauces and productsDemonstrated staff leadership attributes or staff management experienceProven successful track record in new product development with multiple examples of commercialized products/solutions directly or under your leadershipDesired areas of expertise: Co-drying and dry blending combinations of dairy, dairy flavors, seasonings, flavors, colors, and other ingredientsSeasoning and flavor developmentAgglomeration and instantization of powdersDairy ScienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Food safety programs and food safety by designFood regulatory & labeling laws including both: USDA & FDAStrong leadership and team building abilitiesExceptional communication skillsAbility to solve complex customer demands and problemsSelf-driven and committed to hands on work habitsAbility to initiate, drive and adapt to changeAbility to balance heavy workload and manage multiple tasksMust have the ability and capability to interact and communicate with the most senior levels of the organizationAble to read, write, and speak English**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee cps4jobs.com.JO: 45.24JF#LI-JF1