Food Scientist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Computech Corporation Full time

**JOB TITLE**: Contractor, Life Sciences R&D, Science and Technology -Ingredient Soec Writer/Research r & D

**HOURS**: Approximately 40 hours per week

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- Calculate global nutrient profiling for innovations and ensuring compliance with internal guardrails
- Validate new ingredients for protein quality calculations ensuring compliance with internal guardrails
- Administrator to the Protein Quality Calculator
- Track our internal publications and update our publication list that is housed on our Healthcare Professional website
- Evaluate and translate scientific data in response to fulfilling unmet consumer need for global Beverages and Foods businesses.
- Commission literature reviews on various nutrition topics as needed
- Review of nutrition materials for scientific accuracy and compliance with internal guidelines

**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/DEGREE AND FIELD**:

- MSc/Ph.D. degree in Nutritional Science, Biochemistry or a closely related field
- BS. Food Engineering is a plus

**MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- At least 2 years of work experience in Health and Nutrition Science or a closely related field.
- Prior experience in a Nutrition role within the food industry, preferably at a global food or food ingredient manufacturer

**SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB**:

- Proficient in conducting mass balances and calculations related to product formulation
- Strong experience with Excel and calculations
- Ability to translate complex technical information into concise and understandable material for varying audiences
- Strong experience with PubMed
- Understanding of dietary guidelines
- Understanding of FDA and global regulations, including guidelines for making protein-related claims
- Experience conducting nutritional evidence assessments for claim substantiation
- Experience using product software such as Genesis or Product Vision
- Ability to focus and getting important things done in a timely fashion
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and fast-moving projects simultaneously
- Effectively communicate across technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent writing, reporting, and presenting skills
- Detail oriented and organized

**Additional Details**:

- **Work Hours **:Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Health and Nutrition Science: 6 years (preferred)
- Food industry: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Chicago, IL 60607 (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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