Food Scientist

BG Foods; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Food Scientist with a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and innovation. In this hands-on role, you will provide technical leadership across various departments, ensuring food safety and product quality while managing cross-functional teams. Your expertise will drive the development of new products and improvements to existing ones, all while adhering to industry regulations and standards. If you are passionate about food science and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a family-oriented team where your contributions will be valued and celebrated!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food technology, food science, or chemistry required.
• 3+ years of experience in statistical analysis and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Work with QA and Manufacturing to control the manufacturing process.
• Develop strategies for product evaluation and research new technology.
• Oversee product stability and shelf life testing.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Food Safety

HACCP

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player Attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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The role of the Food Scientist is to provide technical leadership and assistance to Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and R&D. This is a hands-on food science position, in which the individual will help to manage several cross-functional teams to develop new products, improve existing products and to help drive cost-saving alternatives. The individual will be the technical liaison to the manufacturing facility to ensure food safety and product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Work with QA and Manufacturing to identify and monitor process parameters to better control the manufacturing process.
• Reduce process variation and ensure the processes run under control and with the least amount of deviation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop new products.
• Develop strategies to evaluate current products and research new technology to develop superior products.
• Review and update existing standards, specifications, and requirements to comply with changes in regulatory and customer requirements.
• Assure quality products are produced in compliance with company specifications and GMP standards.
• Work with plant personnel on all manufacturing scale-up/trial run projects.
• Provide hands-on guidance during the manufacturing of new products.
• Oversee product stability and shelf life testing.
• Attend appropriate scientific seminars and technical meetings to keep current with technological advances in QA, Process Development, and Manufacturing.
• Develop and prepare laboratory benchtop prototypes.
• Interface with vendors, suppliers, outside laboratories, and consultants.
• Investigate cost-saving measures utilizing automated equipment and computerization.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience, Skills, Education:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in food technology, food science, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in statistical analysis.
• Possess knowledge of FDA, USDA, and GMP guidelines for food manufacturing facilities.
• Possess strong knowledge and understanding of food safety, HACCP, and GMP's sanitary design/controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have strong verbal/written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detailed and results-oriented.
• Team player attitude.