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Food Scientist

Ref: 298631
Type: Option-to-Hire
Location: New Haven, CT

Industry: Food
Job Level: Experienced Non-Manager
Pay: $70,000 - $85,000

Opportunity Description

We are seeking an experienced Consulting R&D Technologist with expertise in the development of food ingredients, supplements, pre-mixes and/or powdered products to support a high volume product development team in central Connecticut. This will be a full time on-site contracting role through 2020.

Job Duties

Develop complex food ingredients, vitamin and mineral premixes to meet sales, marketing and customer requests. Support customers, sales and production and provide regular communications regarding development projects.
Organize, plan and prioritize projects of varying complexity and status (typically 10+) to meet time targets. Maintain communications with stakeholders regarding
Perform organoleptic testing and comparative analyses.
Perform formulation calculations, prepare product specification sheets and complex production batch sheets.
Maintain current knowledge of food fortification market trends and apply knowledge to product / prototype development.
Support corporate safety and quality initiatives.

Education

MS/BS Food Science

Experience & Skills Required

3+ years of related work experience.
Knowledge of ingredient interactions within complex systems, food processing, FSMA and food quality standards.
Knowledge or willingness to learn vitamin and mineral functionality in foods, food regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external teams.
Excellent inter-personal, time management, problem-solving and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Prior experience working with Genesis Food Formulation & Labeling Software or ability to master new software systems.
Ability to adhere to established PPE requirements, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs., regularly sit, stand, reach, bend, push/pull loaded wheeled carts and ascend & descend stairs.

Certifications

Knowledge of FSMA functional ingredients and food regulations desired, formal certifications are a plus.

Languages

English - excellent verbal and written abilities required