Food Scientist

6 hours ago

Santa Barbara, United States Spherion Goleta Full time

Are you an experienced Food Scientist, eager to find a career role with a fast-growing and reputable employer in the Santa Barbara area? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for


About the Company: Our client, a nutrition manufacturer, is seeking a self-starting, independent, detail-oriented, and innovative Scientist to join their Product Development team.


About the Role: This person will perform laboratory product development tasks and will work independently, as well as under guidance, on complex formulations.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct benchtop experiments and/or participate in laboratory activities to support Product Development team members.
  • Execute all assigned projects and ensure alignment with project brief by collaborating with Brand, Medical Sciences, and Nutritional Sciences.
  • Execute formula changes to existing formulas to meet new nutrient and stability targets.
  • Assist senior team members with general product development tasks, including but not limited to lab/pilot plant data collection and analysis, equipment/system qualification/verification.
  • Lead root cause analysis exercises and generate, analyze, and interpret lab/pilot plant data to make recommendations.
  • Perform lab/pilot plant experimentation in support of qualification of alternate ingredients or manufacturing sites.
  • Independently conduct shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and nutritional analyses of new products.
  • Work closely with Quality Control and Supply/Procurement teams to develop and set food quality and manufacturing standards.
  • Analyze nutritional results to inform formulation and ensure macro and micronutrient label claims are met.


This position will work in a home/office environment with weekly on-site work (3 days/wk minimum) and requires occasional visits to manufacturing sites, supplier offices, and other meeting locations. May require 10% travel.


Skills:

  • BS in Food Science or related field. Preference given to candidates with advanced degrees, or for those with 2+ years of food/beverage product development experience.
  • Plant-based formulation experience is desired.
  • Strong preference given to professionals with education or experience in development/commercialization of nutritional beverages.
  • Developed knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes, specifically UHT RTD beverages. Consideration given to candidates with experience in dry blending, spray drying, or retorting in addition to liquid beverage experience.
  • Project management acumen is desired.


Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in MS Office with exceptional Excel skills.
  • Self-motivated, deadline driven, and able to think and work independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication (written and oral) skills.
  • Strong commitment to company mission and values.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Respectfully shares and accepts feedback willingly from all levels of the organization.


For immediate consideration please apply with your resume

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