Food Scientist II - Coffee & Tea Product Innovation

S&D Coffee; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Concord, NC is seeking a Food Scientist II to lead the development of new coffee and tea products from concept through commercialization. You will work with cross-functional teams to innovate ingredients, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science and at least 3 years in product development, strong sensory skills, and experience with USDA/FDA nutrition data. Travel may be required to support customers and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Product Development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of food science principles
• Adept Sensory skills and knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques
• Experience and knowledge with nutritional data generation and regulatory requirements from USDA and FDA as well as State and local health and food safety code
• Knowledge of SQF quality systems and related requirements
• Combination of strong analytical skills and creative thinking
• Must have excellent PC computer skills and ability to manage data electronically
• Self-motivated, outgoing, self-starter
• Must be willing to travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products.
• Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes, efficiencies, etc.
• Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.
• Participate on product development teams and cross-functional teams to be the Product Development advocate for internal initiatives, cost-optimization, and ops/qa support.
• Execute sensory tests as-needed, using internal software and statistical analysis to make recommendations for customers or drive development initiatives.

Skills

Sensory analysis

Food science

Analytical skills

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

S&D Coffee in Concord, NC is seeking a Food Scientist II to lead the development of new coffee and tea products from concept through commercialization. You will work with cross-functional teams to innovate ingredients, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science and at least 3 years in product development, strong sensory skills, and experience with USDA/FDA nutrition data. Travel may be required to support customers and trade shows.