Associate Scientist

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods seeks an Associate Scientist to advance product development in seasonings and coatings, training across R&D processes, and duplicating products to meet customer needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

A strong foundation in food science and related software supports ingredient functionality and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office, AS400 and Lotus Notes.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of NWF training.
• Follow R&D standards and maintain NWF procedures.
• Develop proficiency in developing and duplicating products.
• Begin independent account responsibility.
• Develop a positive working relationship with both internal and external customers.
• Develop knowledge in ingredient functionality.
• Build and maintain a working relationship with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate project and product records.
• Pass internal audits.
• Display team focus and collaboration.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/related field

Tools

MS Office

AS400

Lotus Notes

Job description

The Associate Scientist is responsible for developing proficiency in all aspects and functions of NWF product development including but not limited to developing, duplicating and cost reducing seasonings and/or coatings to meet customer needs.

Essential Functions

• Complete all aspects of NWF training.
• Follow R&D standards and maintain NWF procedures.
• Develop proficiency in developing and duplicating products.
• Begin independent account responsibility.
• Develop a positive working relationship with both internal and external customers.
• Develop knowledge in ingredient functionality.
• Build and maintain a working relationship with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate project and product records.
• Pass internal audits.
• Display team focus and collaboration.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field.

Strong communication, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office, AS400 and Lotus Notes.

Work Environment

General office setting.

Periodic exposure to: (1) loud environment, (2) airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients, (3) cold, hot, wet and humid conditions, (4) walking and standing on concrete, (5) climbing steps, ladders, (6) standing on elevated surfaces.