Food Scientist

Siemer Milling Company; Teutopolis (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Bonus program

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

A major grain processing company based in Illinois is seeking a Food Scientist for Specialty Ingredients. This role involves developing knowledge about cereal grains, collaborating with teams to support product sales, and conducting research and development of new food products. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Food Science, strong communication skills, and laboratory experience. Competitive compensation includes health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform research & development of new food products.
• Must have knowledge of baking, freeze/thaw, thermal processing.
• Eager to learn analytical, baking, cooking and formulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge about cereal grains and grain processes.
• Support efforts to sell grain products in various applications.
• Initiate and execute process development for new products.

Skills

Communication skills

Lab testing equipment proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Customer engagement

Education

BS in Food Science or related discipline

Tools

RVA

Chopin Alveograph

Visco-amylograph

Mix-o-graph

Brookfield

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000.

We offer competitive pay and benefits: group health insurance, life insurance, company‑paid dental insurance, optical insurance, PTO, paid paternity leave, bonus program, retirement plan 401k/ESOP & educational assistance.

Job Summary

The primary objective of the Food Scientist for Specialty Ingredients is to develop knowledge about 1) cereal grains, especially wheat; 2) grain processes, both basic and advanced; and 3) the functionality of processed grain products in various applications, so as to support efforts to sell these products.

Qualifications

• Individual must excel in respect, trust and responsibility, striving for continuous improvement, commitment to excellence.
• BS in Food Science or related discipline and/or work experience in related field including extensive exposure to cereal starch‑based products (wheat flour knowledge in particular).
• Successful work experience with various laboratory testing equipment, such as: RVA, Chopin Alveograph, Visco‑amylograph, Mix‑o‑graph, fluidities (Zahn), Bostwick, Brookfield and a microscope.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including sales, marketing, procurement, production and technical labs and good ability to convey information to team members efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, self‑motivated, self‑starter, sense of urgency, personable, well‑organized.
• Strong written and oral skills including customer communication, sales presentation, introducing ingredients/products to customers at trade shows.
• Must be available to travel periodically to meet customer needs.
• Must have knowledge of baking, freeze/thaw, thermal processing and troubleshooting (cause and effect).
• Ability to perform research & development of new food products, improve current formulations and assist in the improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to initiate, plan and execute process development in support of the delivery of new products.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and vendors.
• Ability to gather data, and use initiative to solve special situations and/or interpret solutions in order to make recommendations.
• Maintain high quality and standard of R&D testing and formulation. Ability to organize and maintain R&D documentations efficiently.
• Eager to learn analytical, baking, cooking and formulation skills. Good at reading technical and training articles and materials and improve understanding new concepts and key points of development projects in a timely manner.

Hours

The normal working hours are from 8 am to 5 pm on Monday through Friday, with call‑ins and travel as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or protected veteran status.