Food Scientist

2 weeks ago

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Wildflower Recruitment Consulting Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Food Scientist to join our R&D Dressings and Sauces team. You would assist in developing new product prototypes and participate in new trials. Perform various tests on raw materials, competitor samples and bench samples/products. Implement proper work practices and maintain equipment per standard.

Duties

  • Develop sauces, dressings and dips per project requirements and parameters
  • Manage multiple projects at once with fluctuating timelines and varying degrees of difficulty
  • Implement technically sound, safe and sanitary work practices per standards
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and raw material ingredients for R&D use
  • Conduct sensory panels and organize sample reviews with cross-functional teams
  • Perform and maintain routine shelf-life tests
  • Create nutritional profiles and specifications for new products developed
  • Maintain documentation for all approved ingredients and vendors for Dressings and Sauces
  • Review and approve labels of all new products in conjunction with R&D Director
  • Organize and set up quality audit tests, equipment and raw materials
  • Manage sales samples programs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field
  • 5+ years of food product development experience - MUST have some experience in Sauces or Dressings or Mayonnaise
  • Experience in manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations and ingredient functionality

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