Senior Food Scientist

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp is looking for a skilled Food Technologist in Rock Island, Illinois. The role involves developing new food products and improving existing ones, while providing technical support across various departments.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. Competitive salary starting at $75,000 is offered, along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Food Technologist.
• Requires knowledge in food ingredient functionality, product development, and nutrition labeling laws.
• Ability to read and analyze specifications and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improve existing food products.
• Plan and conduct production test runs.
• Report food safety or quality problems.

Skills

Food product development

Data analysis

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Creativity with Foods

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Genesis nutritional software

Mixing/food processing equipment

Job description

Develops new products from initial benchtop concept to commercialization. Provides technical support to other departments, such as Sales, Production, and QA. Food products for Vernon, Daddy Ray’s, and California Churros plants. May help out at other locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new food products and improve existing food products.
• Plan and conduct Production test runs.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Develop initial product specifications.
• Develop nutritional, ingredient, and allergen labeling information for products.
• Provide technical information and assistance to other departments and customers.
• Report any food safety or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follows J&J Snack Food’s Food Safety Plan (FSP), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Follows all OSHA safety rules and all food safety laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job knowledge
• Results of orientation
• Customer orientation
• Leadership
• Development of subordinates
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills / communication
• Change Management
• Ability to Prioritize
• Business Knowledge
• Creativity with Foods

Pay from: $75,000

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Food Technologist.
• Requires a higher skill level and additional years of experience than a Food Technologist.
• Must have knowledge and working experience in food ingredient functionality, food product development, food processing, nutrition and food labeling laws.
• Ability to read and analyze formulas, specifications and processes, collect and analyze data, perform formula calculations and work with formula spreadsheets.
• Must be able to mix and process formulas as prescribed.
• Must be able to plan, coordinate, and conduct plant test runs.
• Must be able to use equipment such as weighing scales, mixing/food processing equipment & lab analytical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Genesis nutritional software is a plus.