Research Scientist

3 days ago


Twin Falls, Idaho, United States Glanbia plc Full time
Bakery Scientist Role

About the Opportunity

This position is a research scientist working at the bench and pilot plant to support the development strategy of the bakery business. The successful candidate will perform new product development in the form of ingredient development, applications research, process enhancement, and provide technical support for internal groups and external customers. This permanent position will report to the Senior Research Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Development of bakery and other food products related to utilizing specialty grains, proteins, dough conditioners, mold inhibitors, enzymes, emulsifiers, gluten-free and egg-free systems, etc.
• Plan and design robust bake test experiments that can be statistically analyzed and stand up under scientific scrutiny
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturing as needed in developing processes and new ingredients
• Review scientific literature and pull together potential solutions based on prior work
• Write reports in a clear, concise, and meaningful way including interpretation of scientific data
• Develop laboratory/bench-top chemical, application, and/or clinical analyses
• Create specification sheets and product data sheets for new ingredient solutions
• Operate and troubleshoot instruments and pilot equipment in our laboratories creating a more efficient R&D operations
• Make presentations to sales, market, business development personnel, at conferences, meetings, trade shows, and customer visits
• Provide customer support and visits with a sales rep to give technical assistance to customer-based projects
• Interface with R&D and PSM teams for commercialization of projects within the realm of responsibility
• Take food and supplement formulations from bench-top to pilot plant scale
• Provide technical support to scale up commercial and collaborative opportunities at external plants
• Develop intellectual property in the form of patents to help protect and add value to the business bottom line

Requirements

• Must possess a B. S. degree with a minimum of two- five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master of Science degree (M. S.) preferred.
• Experience in bakery industry is required. Knowledge/experience working with enzymes, dough conditioners, and/or dough preservatives in a variety of finished baked good applications is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to sales, marketing, and business development teams.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, nutrition database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must also have ability to apply basic algebra and geometry to practical situations.
• Must have ability to deal with equations formulas and graphs.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects.
• Must be able to use laboratory instruments such as texture analysis, pH meters, balances, autoclave, water activity meter, and thermocouples.
• Must have some acumen for food and supplement processing.

About Glanbia

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners, we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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