Associate Food Technologist

Solina; Eastvale (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina USA is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to lead R&D projects, develop customized seasonings, and drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies. This on-site role at our Eastvale facility collaborates with sales, QA, operations, and product development to deliver innovative flavor solutions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field, 3+ years of experience, and strong sauce experience (hot and cold fill).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Sauce experience (hot fill and cold fill technology).
• Understanding regulatory standards and ingredient labeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Creates novel seasonings for various items with minimal oversight.
• Matches seasonings to various applications.
• Contacts vendors for novel ingredients and technology.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams including sales, QA, operations, and customer service.
• Manages projects and ensures timely communication and deadlines.
• Provides formulas, ingredient statements, and usage instructions.
• Conducts sensory evaluations on products.
• Trains and develops R&D staff.
• Works with QA on labeling and food safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree

Job description

Primary Location: EASTVALE, California, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

Summary Of Position

The Senior Food Technologist will provide Research & Development, lead projects and document all results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers. This position is 100% on-site at our Eastvale Facility.

Essential Functions

• Creates novel seasonings for various items with minimum oversight.
• Matches seasonings to various applications.
• Contacts vendors for novel ingredients and technology.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams, including sales, business development, quality assurance, operations, and customer service.
• Manages projects, ensuring timely communication and meeting deadlines.
• Provides formulas, ingredient statements, and usage instructions.
• Conducts sensory evaluations on products.
• Provides technical and operational support as needed.
• Training and developing R&D people.
• Works with QA on labeling and food safety.
• Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to create and implement business models.
• Must have the ability to interact with customers.
• Perform additional duties as given by the direct manager.

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree.
• 3+ years of related experience
• Sauce Experience (hot fill and cold fill technology)

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of methods and ingredients. Understanding regulatory standards and ingredient labeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure and achieve set goals.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation to fulfill deadlines.

Travel Requirements

10%

Salary Range: $80,000-90,000

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment