Food Scientist
Alphia · Ogden, UT · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Job Description
Description Of Essential Duties
- Demonstrate strong project management skills on research and development projects as assigned.
- Actively participate as a key contributor to new products development.
- Formulate dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks/treats according to defined parameters.
- Oversee/conduct plant trials on assigned projects at various production facilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and product quality issues experienced at the plant level.
- Work effectively on multidisciplinary teams within the company and with external customers and suppliers to accomplish project objectives.
- Provide technical sales support.
- Comprehend and apply food science and pet nutrition principles effectively in project work.
- Prepare and issue specifications for new ingredients and finished products.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Nutrition, or equivalent, required.
- 5 years of experience in pet food, food science, or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ingredient functionality and food manufacturing processes.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Creativity and problem solving ability.
- Collect and interpret data and make recommendations.
- Experience working effectively in a plan environment, preferred.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Principles, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch.