Dairy Product Innovator

Job Title: Food Scientist

The Atrium Staffing team is seeking a skilled Food Scientist to support the growth of our client, a renowned food manufacturer specializing in dairy products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dairy products, flavors, ingredients, chemistry, shelf life, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer technical expertise and support to customers and various business functions.
• Lead or participate in scale-up and commercialization efforts at remote sites as needed.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory and pilot plant cleanliness.
• Engage in brainstorming sessions and product evaluations.
• Document research and development efforts, preparing and submitting reports while ensuring confidentiality.
• Lead related application work, including analytical assessments, shelf life studies, and sensory evaluations.
• Provide product samples for cross-functional assessments and customer testing.
• Investigate innovative and alternative ingredients and technologies within assigned areas.
• Oversee designated projects focused on ingredient testing and product-process development, from initial concept through to scale-up.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Food Scientist.
• Background in dairy products and cheese.
• Strong experience in R&D.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO.
• 401k and more.