Food Scientist job in Louisville, CO
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Louisville, CO CorTech LLC
| Job Ref: | 343063 |
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CorTech LLC |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits: | 54.30/Per Hour |
| Remote: | No |
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| City: | Louisville, CO |
| Post Code: | 80027 |
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CorTech is seeking to hire a Food Scientist for our client in Louisville, CO! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! $54.30/Hour POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a technically focused position within the Research & Innovation organization. The incumbent is responsible for researching and developing ingredients, products, and processing innovation and commercialization in plant-based food and beverage product categories. Specifically, this position would be highly focused on plant-based beverages. Primary responsibilities developing product formulas, processing procedures and product/raw materials specification for product renovation, superior value, cost-out, and line extension of existing product offerings. RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Plan and execute the development of prototype products & processes in lab, pilot plant and at manufacturing scale. Maintain rigorous technical and experiment documentation. Lead & manage technical learning plans and R&I timelines. ? Activate supplier relationships to secure the necessary ingredients that align with company standards. ? Deliver trusted science through appropriate research and development, statistical methods, and technical reporting. ? Leverage sensory and consumer testing insights to create great-tasting, high-performing products that delight consumers and are superior to the competitive set. ? Ensure all developed products meet internal and external guidelines for nutrition, regulatory affairs, food labeling and 3rd party certifications. ? Own the commercialization of products from ideation through scale-up and retail launch. Work with, and provide technical product leadership to, cross-functional teams including but not limited to Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Quality Assurance. ? Understand and apply trends and technologies to enable the development of next generation of products in new and adjacent plant-based food categories. ? Develop and execute IP strategies where applicable. ? All other duties as assigned. Preferred Candidate Qualifications: Education and Experience: AA ? The following combination of education and experience is required for this position. o Bachelor?s degree in food science, engineering, nutrition, or closely related field with at least 10 years of relevant progressive experience o Master?s degree in food science, engineering, nutrition, or closely related field with at least 8 years of relevant progressive experience o PhD degree in in food science, engineering, nutrition, or closely related field with at least 4 years of relevant progressive experience ? Demonstrated product design and commercialization capabilities with successful in-market food products with meaningful points of difference, and deliver against increasing consumer expectations on clean, pure, and simple ingredients is required. ? Prior experience working with plant-based foods is preferred, especially beverages. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ? Highly skilled in empirical scientific approach in design, development, and experimental analysis through to reporting Experience with Microsoft Project, building and maintaining timelines. PMP Certification a plus. ? Passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development and commercialization of ideas ? Articulate in sensory and consumer testing methodologies ? Experience in design-thinking and applying creativity to technical challenges ? Ability to create great tasting, consumer delighting plant-based foods and beverages ? Experience with food safety, HACCP, and quality regulations and programs required ? Working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations required ? Working knowledge of non-gmo and organic ingredients and regulations preferred ? Skilled in consumer trends in ingredients and nutrition ? Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills ? Solid project management skills and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams ? Ability to assess project technical feasibility and articulating results with non-technical audiences ? Ability to work with limited supervision as well as in a team ? Strong time management capabilities ? Must be willing to travel up to 30% ? Ability to safely work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing plant settings where occupational noise and other hazards may exist. Position requires moderate lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting above 25 pounds. | |
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