Food Technologist

Boar's Head Brand; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,806 - 86,710; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Brooklyn, NY seeks a technically skilled professional to lead new product and process development across family foods categories, from cheese to condiments and meat. The role blends practical R&D with creative product design and requires clear communication with internal and external contacts.

You will supervise daily projects, manage lab testing, records, and documentation, and travel up to 50% as needed. A Bachelor’s in Food Science and 3–5 years in R&D are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Three to five years experience in an R&D environment.
• Computer proficient with MS Office, TraceGains, Oracle and related software.

Responsibilities

• Take measures to ensure internal and external customers and suppliers are satisfied.
• Supervise and perform daily projects assigned by the department.
• Lead and communicate effectively with the R&D team and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and records for product development and SOPs.
• Participate in long-range planning of new product lines.
• Travel up to 50% for training and testing at supplier/plant locations.
• Utilize software platforms to review and approve documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field OR equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

TraceGains

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Position requires a person who is strong in practical and technical skills in the field of new products and process development for all Family Foods products (i.e. cheese, condiments, meat, poultry, dry cured, soup, pickles, etc). Must have the ability to integrate their technical strengths with creativity in new product development and process design. Requires the ability to direct and handle multiple tasks at one time. It is essential, that the person have the ability to communicate the department mission and objectives in a clear and persuasive manner with internal and external contacts. Requires the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and the ability to resolve conflict with minimal assistance.

Responsibilities

• Take all measures to ensure internal and external customers and suppliers have total satisfaction.
• Supervise and perform the daily projects assigned by department.
• Exercises good leadership and communication skills.
• Help build and maintain an effective R & D team.
• Communicate effectively with all customers and suppliers (internal and external).
• Keep accurate and detailed records on all critical product development and department documents (i.e. sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, analytical results, lab submission forms, etc).
• Ensure all department requirements & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are met.
• Actively participate in research, justification and implementation involved in long range planning of the department and new product lines.
• Travel as needed (up to 50%) for training and be able to take a lead role in product testing at other supplier and plant locations.
• Utilize software platforms to request, review, and approve documentation for new products and suppliers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in an R&D environment
• Computer proficient (i.e. MS office, TraceGains, Oracle, and all other company provided and used software).

Daily / Weekly / Irregular

• Supervise and conduct product evaluations and tests as assigned by management.
• Secure and prepare product samples for evaluation and comparison.
• Evaluate results of tests and recommend next steps.
• Trouble shoot opportunities as they arise.
• Maintain R&D conformance to business plan and corporate direction.
• Develop processes and products as required.
• Complete and submit reports and documentation as required.
• Conduct R&D and paperwork approvals within time constraints.
• Present tests and test data to Sr. Management.
• Additional administrative duties as assigned.

Language Skills

• Fluent in English
• Spanish skills a plus

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to interpret and generate statistical data.

Reasoning Ability

• Decisive decision maker

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Work Environment

• Comfortable working in a variety of settings, including lab and industrial plant floor (food and meat processing) in a cold (<40°F) damp environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, when necessary.

Mechanical

• Must be comfortable running food lab/experimental equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep current with market trends, technical research and competitive landscape.

Compensation Range

$57,806.78 - $86,710.18

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Time Type

Full time

Department

Family Food Management