Associate Food Scientist

4 weeks ago

Mundelein, United States Kilcoy Global Foods Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Associate Food Scientist-R&D to perform food product development work to meet project objectives. Projects will include commercialization of new products, Shelf-life Management, Creation and Management of Sensory Programs, Quality Improvement and Cost Optimization of existing products and processes.


Role and Responsibilities

  • Executes small scale and large-scale plant tests.
  • Creates and manages product specifications.
  • Perform and manage sensory evaluations.
  • Manage shelf-life studies.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records, analyzes reports.
  • Utilizes a working knowledge of plant processes and facilities.
  • Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products.
  • Leads commercialization of product changes and implementation of new items and processes.
  • Identify and lead projects to drive revenue and margin growth for the organization.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory changes.
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment that follows Company Safety and GMP guidelines.
Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or similar field required.
  • Master’s in Food Science, Animal Science or Meat Science.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in food product development in the meat industry.
  • Sous Vide processing experience, including scale up to manufacturing operations.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Ability to work independently and in team situations.
  • Pro-active self-starter that can take ownership of projects and completion of tasks in a timely manner with minimal oversight.


Key Competencies

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

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