Food Scientist

Job Description

A Food Scientist is well versed in all phases of the food product development cycle and can work independently to develop a new product from conception through plant scale-up. May supervise the work of junior professionals such as Technicians, Interns and On-Call staff.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.

Regular attendance and punctuality

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.

Plans and designs specific activities required by the projects and distributes activities to Laboratory Technologist or Intern based on skill sets.

Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench and pilot scale. 

Develops analytical methods and coordinates nutritional and component analysis. 

Writes reports, formulas, data and communication that is thorough and ready for the client with little or no editing required by supervisor. 

Ensures all samples are prepared with good GMP’s that are well labeled and of high quality.

Ensures lab notebook maintenance SOP is followed.  

Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.  

Collaborates with internal and external resources (suppliers, consultants, professors, service providers and other third-party people) to find solutions.   

Ensures appropriate and timely communication of key information among client, team, and supervisor.

Establishes and maintains professional rapport with client.

Adds insight and value to discussions, understanding client needs.

Organizes and participates in meetings and conference calls.   

Reads and responds to emails, phone calls in a timely manner.  

Assists team members to carry out such communication duties as necessary.

Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials develops trial plans and protocols, serves as liaison between the manufacturing plant, client, and development laboratory for trial.

Independently drafts, structures, and executes project plans. Submits to supervisor for review.  Identifies appropriate phases and deliverables and determines resource needs. 

Writes pilot and plant trial reports.

Maintains documentation; Organizes computer and hard copy files and records in lab notebook for corporate records and sharing.

Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature, and findings in the industry. 

Trains less-experienced staff

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Travels to various NFL and client locations to support studies and projects.

Travels to technical conferences to represent TheNFL.

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Will be exposed to potential food allergens.

Required to handle and evaluate all types of foods and ingredients derived from plants, animals and synthetically manufactured.

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