Sr. Food Scientist

Lakeview Farms; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Scientist to spearhead product development from concept to commercialization. This role is pivotal in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and quality improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food science, excellent communication skills, and a passion for culinary innovation. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive product excellence and customer satisfaction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in food product development.
• Proven track record from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and quality improvement.
• Formulate products and manage commercialization timelines.
• Provide technical support to sales, marketing, and operations.

Skills

Product Development

Culinary Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

BS in Food Science

MS in Food Science

PhD in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Genesis

Navision

SAP

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Summary

The Senior Scientist leads the development of new product formulation from benchtop to commercialization for the company brands, customer private labels and Food Service customers in a fast-paced environment. He/she works closely with Sales, Marketing and Project Management team for commercialization of new products. This role also supports the Operation, QA and Procurement team for maintenance of ingredients, products and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and ownership of assigned new product development and quality improvement with minimal to no guidance
• Formulate products from bench-top to commercialization within assigned commercialization timeline and among multiple product categories.
• Ability to translate and scale up culinary gold standards to commercialization.
• Use Consumer Insight tools and collaboration to generate innovative food product ideas.
• Work in close cooperation with Sales and Marketing team to present products to customers and drive customer focused development.
• Provide necessary technical support to customers, Procurement, QA and Operations when needed.
• Use advanced scientific knowledge to improve product processes, analytical testing and product performance
• Use business acumen to recommend business processes improvements
• Use passion for food and business acumen to proactively bring innovative product and process ideas
• Conduct and document sensory evaluation of products. Work with our Sensory department on designing and conducting tests.
• Use of laboratory equipment to test product samples, validate methods and generate reports
• Record keeping of formulas, ingredients, plant trials and finished products
• Use Genesis to generate Nutrition Fact Panel and formula to specific nutrition and ingredient statement. Use of ERP system for ingredient and formula maintenance
• Coach junior developers as needed
• Other duties are requested

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in food science or related field
• Proven track record of successful product development from concept to commercialization
• Solid organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
• Experience in formulating refrigerated products is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to learn and share learning
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and attention to details
• Respect confidentiality of privileged information
• Experience 6-10 years in Food product development
• Experience in formulating refrigerated products is a plus
• Presentations Skills
• Ability to write a business case
• Demonstrate leverage to use external network to drive business solutions
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving/Analytical
• Organizational Skills
• Communications Proficiency (to include written and verbal)
• Time Management (manage priorities among multiple projects)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Genesis and Navision, SAP)

Supervisory Responsibility

May have supervisory responsibility for 1 to 2 reports

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Science

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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