Our client is looking for Food Scientist for their Plant-Based Proteins group to join their R&D Team in Omaha, Nebraska!
As a Food Scientist, reporting to the R&D Manager, you are an essential contributor to product development for our plant-based proteins products. You will bring a food forward focused mindset to improve or bring new products to the table.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization
- Design and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups
- Plan, prioritize and complete tasks effectively and efficiently
- Creates product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Work with pilot plant equipment under limited supervision
- Learn and utilize on-line specification system
- Design and execute experiments and prepare results for review
- Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes
- Manages individual tasks and works under limited supervision
- Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing
- Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area, including the cleaning of equipment, utensils and work surfaces
Position Requirements:
- Bachelors in Food Science or related degree.
- 3+ years of post-college graduation relevant industry work experience (not including internships) within a food design and commercialization role.
- Prefer product development experience with meat and plant-based proteins.
- Requires knowledge and industry experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization.
- Ability to independently manage and lead multiple projects.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate well and to effectively influence and interact with others to accomplish research goals.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software
- Good understanding of food industry standards of quality and foods safety, and FDA regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Work in and around cramped/confined spaces.
- Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
- Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.
- Use of tools, equipment, and machinery
- Driving a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed
- May travel up to 30% of time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
Excellent benefits and relocation offered!