R&D Food Scientist

## Description

**Job Summary:**

Develop, formulate, and prepare product and process development initiatives and support ongoing continuous improvement projects. Support Research & Development department to ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements. Support QA function in the production of safe, quality food products.

## Qualifications

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Independently formulate & prepare samples for internal or external review.
• Request ingredient samples and associated documentation and conduct technical and regulatory feasibility assessments.
• Acquire a thorough operational knowledge of laboratory processing equipment, including, but not limited to, the laboratory freeze dryer.
• Possess a thorough operational knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment, including, but not limited to, pH meter, moisture analyzer, and refractometer.
• Design experiments and oversee production scale-up activities, including plant trials, to ensure successful transition from lab to full-scale manufacturing.
• Establish and maintain prototype and initial commercial product specifications.
• Assist in maintaining all R&D project documentation; Kosher, MSDS, QAI, Raw Material Specifications, Allergen Statements, etc., to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Assist in reviewing all label information for new products and suggest corrections & revisions where needed.
• Maintain Genesis R&D database and run nutritional analyses on product formulations.
• Design and manage shelf life studies.
• Manage communication with customers to provide technical support.
• Assist in maintaining R&D laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Adhere to Watershed Foods' sanitation, GMPs, HACCP policies, Food Safety policies, and Occupational Safety Policies and communicate any observed Food Safety or Food Quality issues.
• Assist other team members and perform other duties as needed.

**Skills & Qualifications:**

• 0-2 years of work experience in mid-entry level + BS/BA in Food Science, Chemical/Food Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Physics) + Master's Degree in related science.

\*Culinary experience is a plus

OR

• 3-5 years of work experience in mid-entry level + BS/BA in Food Science, Chemical/Food Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Physics) No Master's Degree

• \*Culinary experience is a plus
• **Benefits:**

• PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
• 401K with a competitive company match.
• 8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
• Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Uniform and Boots provision.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Chaplain Program.
• Smart Dollar.
• Company Events and Luncheons.
• Paid Volunteer Days.
• Referral bonuses.