Food Scientist I: Product Development & Innovation

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Coffee seeks a Food Scientist I to develop new products across Coffee, Tea and Extracts from concept to commercialization. You will work with sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to innovate, optimize, and customize ingredients.

Responsibilities include developing prototypes, maintaining records, supporting technical applications, and evaluating raw materials with regulatory and sensory considerations. Travel with senior staff may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong understanding of food science principles.
• Experience with sensory evaluation techniques.
• Experience generating nutritional data and regulatory knowledge (USDA & FDA).
• Familiarity with SQF quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Able to manage data electronically and produce accurate lab records.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product prototypes and optimize existing products.
• Improve products by optimizing attributes and records (formulas, specs, nutrition).
• Provide technical support to customers and sales; collaborate with R&D onsite.
• Collaborate on cross-functional product development teams.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Analytical thinking

Data management

PC skills

Travel flexibility

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field

Job description

WestRock Coffee seeks a Food Scientist I to develop new products across Coffee, Tea and Extracts from concept to commercialization. You will work with sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to innovate, optimize, and customize ingredients.

Responsibilities include developing prototypes, maintaining records, supporting technical applications, and evaluating raw materials with regulatory and sensory considerations. Travel with senior staff may be required.