Food Technologist - R&D/Technical Services

About the role

The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:

• Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
• Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
• Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
• Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and existing product reformulations, from initial concepts to commercialization.
• Complete supplemental product analytical and sensory testing.
• Provide technical support to R&D on product improvements and collaborate with operations on test runs in production to emulate approved kitchen samples.
• Maintain accuracy of formulations, processes, BOM’s and product specifications.
• Approve new ingredients and suppliers by collaborating with procurement, R&D and QA.
• Conduct research to evaluate the shelf life of new or existing products or test new materials.
• Create and ensure accuracy of nutrition facts panels and ingredient declarations for new and/or reformulated products.
• Assess production processes and make recommendations for improvements that are looking to reduce waste or cost or increase quality or profitability.
• Plan and conduct research activities that evaluate new or revised products, ingredients, or formulations for taste, texture, and shelf stability.
• Adjust formulations based on product specifications for production.
• Create and ensure accuracy of nutrition facts panels and ingredient declarations for new and/or reformulated products.
• Filer for certifications such as Non-GMO, Kosher, Gluten-free, Vegan, etc.
• SQF support.
• Bills of Material Management, maintaining accuracy of formulations, processes and product specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related sciences
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in the food industry or related field
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and statistical analysis
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal
• Project leader
• Analyzing information
• Product Improvement
• Multitasking/Dealing with complexity
• Reporting research results
• Promoting Process improvement
• Problem solving
• Technical understanding

Pay

$34 - $36 USD

Benefits

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Our commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.