Chief Confectionary Researcher

6 days ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Irca Group Full time
Senior Confectionary Researcher Opportunity

Location: Affton, Missouri

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Senior Confectionary Researcher to join our team at Irca Group. As a key member of our R&D team, you will be responsible for leading complex development projects and collaborating with cross-functional groups to improve food quality and meet customer project expectations.

About You
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field, Master's or PhD desirable
  • 15+ years of industry experience in R&D with at least 10 years confections/chocolate experience
  • Subject matter expertise in at least one area of confectionary/chocolate development highly preferred
Responsibilities
  1. Lead complex development of development projects including novel formulas, processing, and product emulations on time and within budget
  2. Manage initial sample preparation and coordinate shipment to customers
  3. Manage product through scale up from bench to pilot plant and pilot plant to production facility
  4. Support Purchasing and Manufacturing on product, formula, ingredient and process optimizations
  5. Represent R&D on customer calls and during onsite customer visits and plant trials
  6. Complete documentation required for commercialization and knowledge retention in a timely manner
  7. Mentor and train junior team members
  8. Act as subject matter expert in at least one confectionary core competency
  9. Support timely documentation of IP and R&D knowledge
  10. Actively identify new ingredients, processes, and products for innovation activities though interactions with vendors, attendance of tradeshows, and market surveys
Requirements
  • Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment and act as an owner with a high level of autonomy
  • Proven track record of successful new product commercial launches
  • High level of comfort working through ambiguity and with changing priorities
  • Ability and willingness to act as technical mentor for junior scientists and internal subject matter expert to internal and external customers
  • Ability to taste and smell chemical, flavors, and other food products (including dairy, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, and milk)
  • Ability to quickly synthesize technical information and translate into business opportunities
  • Ability to communicate technical challenges and solutions to a non-technical audience
  • Excellent organization, teamwork, communication skills (verbal and written) and follow through
  • Proficient computer skills (basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) along with ability to learn new systems
Benefits
  • $120,000 - $150,000 per year salary range
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program


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