Food Scientist - Research Development and Innovation (RDI)

Job Description

The Scientist role exists to provide support to the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) strategy of executing a program based on connectivity and T.I.M.E. to achieve industry leading innovation and technology support. The Scientist role is a mid-level Product Development position to support more advanced product development initiatives, application testing, and participation in internal/external technical training sessions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Product Development, Technical Support & Service
• Applications Testing / Development
• Product Specifications
• Product Improvements / Cost Savings
• Competitive Audits
• Provides Technical Support Outside of the Application Area as Needed / Assigned

Qualifications

• Education: MS/PhD in Food Science or a related field, or BS and equivalent Industry Experience.
• Related Experience: Minimum of 2- 4 years’ Product Development experience or CPG. Experience in Dressings, Sauces, Mayo, Condiments, or emulsions – preferred.
• Equipment/Software Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Competencies

• Technical Skills – Solid food science expertise, strong command of ingredients/functionality. Basic knowledge of baking, fats & oils chemistry, and processing. Knowledge of experimental design.
• Judgment – Decisive, exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Strategic Thinking – Displays critical thinking skills, is proactive in decision-making and makes data-based decisions.
• Problem Solving – Leverages a proactive & creative approach to issues/roadblocks. Develops realistic action plans with clearly identified risks and contingencies.

Additional Information

• Physical: Typical activities may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing, using a computer, and occasional movement within the workplace. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to use hand and fingers, handle, and or feel and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Requires clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and others. Active listening and attention to detail are essential.
• Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion. Must be able to perform root cause analysis and corrective action. Must be able to continuously learn and adapt to changes in the overall business relative to oil and oil processing. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Additional Information

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.