Sr. Food Scientist

Schwan's Company; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking a Senior Food Scientist for their frozen meals group in Fullerton, CA. The role focuses on innovation and product improvement within the Asian food portfolio, offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates should possess strong qualifications in food science and industry standards.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement options

Time off programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food product design and R&D.
• Good understanding of food science, safety standards, and regulations.
• Culinary knowledge and passion for global food.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench work and conduct plant trials.
• Sourcing ingredient alternatives and optimizing formulas.
• Create new product prototypes for multiple projects.

Skills

Food product design

Formulation

Ingredient functionality

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are seeking a Senior Food Scientist for our frozen meals group to join our Asian Food R & D team in Fullerton, CA! In this role, you will primarily work on our frozen Asian foods brand portfolio focusing on new product development, innovation and product improvement in the retail and food service markets. Additionally, projects will include finding efficiencies and synergies in materials, evaluating ingredient alternatives, optimizing formulas, and enhancing ingredient functionality. As a part of the Asian Products R&D Team, you will be a significant contributor to launching new products within established frozen meal platforms.

Responsibilities

• Performing bench work to find creative solutions, conducting plant trials, trend & technology research, and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership and cross functional partners
• Designing and conducting plant trials and new product start-ups
• Sourcing ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings and product improvement
• Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes for multiple concurrent projects
• Creating & adhering to product development schedules to meet project timelines
• Handle product cuttings, testing and other duties as assigned
• Identify new trends, technologies and processes to further advance our team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field; Masters degree preferred
• 5+ years of combined relevant work experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization; previous R&D experience in Frozen, Meals and/or Sauces is highly preferred
• Good understanding of fundamental principles of food science and technology, along with standard food micro, lab best practices and procedures
• Knowledge of food industry standards of quality and food safety, GMPs, HACCP, food labeling and FDA/USDA regulations
• General culinary knowledge and passion for global food is beneficial
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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