Food Scientist

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections with real specific content. We have: - About the role: The description includes "Job Description" paragraph about role. That can be "About the role". Use

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with that paragraph. - Responsibilities: list of duties. Use

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• each. - Requirements: maybe combine Essential Skills? The posting includes "Essential Skills" and "Additional Skills & Qualifications". Could treat as Requirements or Qualifications. We need to decide sections: maybe "Qualifications" for essential skills, "Skills" for additional? But we should avoid thin sections. Let's see content: Essential Skills list (Bachelor's degree, 3 years experience, etc). Additional Skills & Qualifications list (experience in savory seasoning development, etc). Both are substantive. Could combine into one "Requirements" section with both lists? But we need to follow instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We can choose which to include. We have content for Requirements (essential skills) and Qualifications (additional skills). Could also have Skills section (maybe combine both). But to avoid many thin sections, we could have one "Requirements" that includes both essential and additional skills. Or we could have "Qualifications" for essential and "Skills" for additional. Which is better? The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine into one "Requirements" section covering both essential and additional skills. Then we can omit Qualifications and Skills headings. Pay: we have pay range $30.00 - $37.00/hr. So include

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  . Benefits: list of benefits. Include

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  . Schedule: we have work environment: hybrid, 50% on site, 3-4 days in office when not traveling, travel twice per month. That's schedule info. Could include

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  . We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: we need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. So we cut out the "About Actalent" etc. Also remove "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into a short paragraph? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. Job Type & Location is minor metadata; we could include location in a short

  under About the role or separate? But we could drop it. However location is relevant; but we can include in About the role paragraph maybe. The job description already includes location? Not in description; it's in "Job Type & Location". We could fold that into a short

  after About the role: "Location: East Hanover, NJ. Contract position." That's minor metadata. We'll include as a short

  . Also "Work Environment" section includes details about hybrid, travel, etc. That's schedule info. We'll use that for Schedule. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from responsibilities, essential skills, additional skills, work environment, pay, benefits. Let's extract: Job Description paragraph: "This role focuses on leading and executing seasoning qualification trials at commercial bakeries across the United States. You will ensure that new seasoning suppliers can match existing product sensory profiles and specifications, manage scale-up from lab to full manufacturing, and perform bench work and lab testing that closely mimic factory processes. As an independent R&D food scientist, you will own projects end-to-end, from technical validation through documentation and cross-functional communication, while supporting a major biscuit department initiative with the opportunity to expand into other product areas." Responsibilities list (as given): - Lead and execute seasoning qualification trials at bakeries to validate new seasoning suppliers against existing product standards. - Ensure new seasonings match the established sensory profile and technical specifications of current products. - Manage the scale-up of new seasonings from laboratory development to full manufacturing processes. - Conduct bench work and lab testing to accurately mimic the manufacturing process prior to factory trials. - Plan, lead, and document pre-trial and post-trial meetings, capturing key decisions, trial results, and follow-up actions. - Travel to bakeries across the United States approximately twice per month to oversee and support factory trials. - Work independently as an R&D food scientist, driving projects forward with minimal supervision. - Manage ingredient specifications, including creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation for new seasonings. - Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams during factory trials to ensure smooth execution and data collection. - Support a year-long initiative for the biscuit department, contributing technical expertise to improve products and processes. - Apply research and development methodologies to new product development and process optimization in food manufacturing. - Communicate trial outcomes, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional stakeholders. - Ensure that lab-scale results are translated effectively into pilot plant and full-scale manufacturing environments. Essential Skills list: - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, including hands-on work in pilot plants and bakeries to test products. - At least 3 years of experience in research and development (R&D) within the food industry. - Demonstrated experience running trials in a factory setting, including planning, execution, and evaluation. - Strong bench work and laboratory testing experience, with the ability to design tests that mimic manufacturing processes. - Proficiency in specification management for ingredients and finished products. - Experience in food science with a focus on savory products; beverage manufacturing experience is acceptable when combined with strong manufacturing exposure. - Practical knowledge of new product development and production processes in food manufacturing. - Ability to work independently and take ownership of R&D projects from concept through scale-up. - Willingness and ability to travel to bakery locations approximately twice per month for trials. Additional Skills & Qualifications list: - Experience in savory seasoning development or application within baked goods environments. - Experience in beverage manufacturing that includes factory trial experience and process scale-up. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot manufacturing and formulation issues during trials. - Effective communication skills for leading pre- and post-trial meetings and documenting outcomes. - Adaptability to work across different product lines and departments as new assignments become available. - Interest in working with exciting and widely recognizable consumer brands. - Motivation to perform at a high level to open opportunities for future assignments or permanent roles in other departments. Work Environment paragraph: "This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with approximately 50% of your time required on site and typically 3–4 days in the office when not traveling.You will regularly work in laboratory settings, pilot plants, and bakery manufacturing facilities, participating directly in factory trials and hands-on process work. Travel to bakeries across the United States is expected about twice per month, with trips planned to be cost-effective. The on-site environment offers practical amenities, including free lunch for contractors and employees Monday through Friday and accessible espresso machines. You will support a year-long initiative within the biscuit department, with exposure to well-known consumer brands and the opportunity to move into other departments or roles based on performance." Pay And Benefits paragraph: "The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)" We need to format benefits as list items. The benefits list appears as a sentence with commas. We'll split into items: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). We'll output HTML fragment. We must not include markdown fences. Just raw HTML. Let's structure:

  About the role

  This role focuses on leading and executing seasoning qualification trials at commercial bakeries across the United States. You will ensure that new seasoning suppliers can match existing product sensory profiles and specifications, manage scale-up from lab to full manufacturing, and perform bench work and lab testing that closely mimic factory processes. As an independent R&D food scientist, you will own projects end-to-end, from technical validation through documentation and cross-functional communication, while supporting a major biscuit department initiative with the opportunity to expand into other product areas.

  Location: East Hanover, NJ. Contract position.

  Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute seasoning qualification trials at bakeries to validate new seasoning suppliers against existing product standards.
  • Ensure new seasonings match the established sensory profile and technical specifications of current products.
  • Manage the scale-up of new seasonings from laboratory development to full manufacturing processes.
  • Conduct bench work and lab testing to accurately mimic the manufacturing process prior to factory trials.
  • Plan, lead, and document pre-trial and post-trial meetings, capturing key decisions, trial results, and follow-up actions.
  • Travel to bakeries across the United States approximately twice per month to oversee and support factory trials.
  • Work independently as an R&D food scientist, driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
  • Manage ingredient specifications, including creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation for new seasonings.
  • Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams during factory trials to ensure smooth execution and data collection.
  • Support a year-long initiative for the biscuit department, contributing technical expertise to improve products and processes.
  • Apply research and development methodologies to new product development and process optimization in food manufacturing.
  • Communicate trial outcomes, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ensure that lab-scale results are translated effectively into pilot plant and full-scale manufacturing environments.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, including hands-on work in pilot plants and bakeries to test products.
  • At least 3 years of experience in research and development (R&D) within the food industry.
  • Demonstrated experience running trials in a factory setting, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
  • Strong bench work and laboratory testing experience, with the ability to design tests that mimic manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in specification management for ingredients and finished products.
  • Experience in food science with a focus on savory products; beverage manufacturing experience is acceptable when combined with strong manufacturing exposure.
  • Practical knowledge of new product development and production processes in food manufacturing.
  • Ability to work