Food Scientist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Food Scientist will assist the Director of Product Development Strategy & Innovation in managing projects. This includes leading and executing as a project lead. This position will be responsible for assisting in vendor approval process, report writing, sourcing ingredients and updating documentation for ingredients and other vendors. This role will also be involved in researching products and ingredient functionalities to assist in new and existing product formulation. This role is responsible for the maintenance of all aspects of a modern laboratory, assistance in developing sensory and shelf life planning as well as other day to day duties within the department while providing excellent internal and external customer service.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related science degree & 4-5 years product development experience.
Experience with product formulations.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Lab Report & Technical report writing skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize deadlines.

Job summary 2

We are currently seeking a Food Scientist for our Center. This hands-on position will support all activities of the Customer Innovation department and be responsible for working with the R&D of fats and oil.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Conducts lab experiments, collects data and interprets results to solve customer problems and drive new product development.
Interfaces with Sales and Marketing to provide strong and timely technical support to meet the business need.
Responsible for prototyping, formulation and preparing customer samples.
Assists with the design and execution of pilot plant trials.
Engages with customers to identify their needs and translate them into new product opportunities.
Stay current with technical advancements in fats and oils and relevant industry developments. Communicate these to Management and identify required actions or potential opportunities.
- Provide technical support to Operations and Quality.
- Initiates and manages small scale research projects.
- Some travel will be required

Requirements & Skills 2

Bachelors or Masters (preferred) in Food Science or a related field.
4+ years of experience with an emphasis on formulating
Experience in formulation and continuous improvement projects.
Strong communications and critical thinking skills.
- Possess an understanding of ingredient functionality.
- Strong Laboratory skills.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship

Job summary 3

The primary focus of the Food Scientist is to play a key role in the development of strategically significant new products and maintenance/renovation of existing SKU’s. Many of the assigned projects will engage multiple different product platforms requiring research into the functional composition and manufacturing capabilities of each. Position requires highly motivated individual with a background in scientific procedure, experimental design, data generation & interpretation, technical writing, and effective written and oral communication.

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Conduct research in the development of new products for human dietary supplements.
Develop new, improved, and line extension products within the dietary supplement category.
Working knowledge of equipment with ability to define processing parameters needed to make these products from bench through commercial production stages. Final execution will include among others the definition of quality standards, manufacturing efficiencies, packaging, stability/shelf life and distribution requirements.
Meet or exceed quality & marketing standards for dietary supplements such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition.
Adhere to dietary supplement regulations defined by 21 CFR Part 111 to include raw material, processing, and finished goods.
The ability to manage a project from start to finish: Including the ability to set-up and run a pilot trial through the entire process.
- Provide technical support with assigned projects including updating master formulas, entering required PLM information, revising Label Data Sets, and product specifications.
- Learn and become fluent in all processes, procedures, and systems used by Product Development.
- Organize and multi-task to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.

Requirements & Skills 3

BS in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related discipline with appropriate experience is required.
Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in developing dietary supplements is preferred. Experience in developing nutritional products is an acceptable alternative depending on area of focus.
Experience developing solid dose delivery forms of pharmaceuticals or dietary supplements is desirable.
- Project management experience using Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are a must.
- Advanced knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint is required.

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The Food Scientist plans, organizes, and executes technical projects. Provides technical leadership and participate in product development/reformulation from concept to commercialization. Supports other development projects, operations and related activities.

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Responsible for the development of: new products based on interaction/direction from Sales and Marketing and formula revisions (including cost reductions) of existing products.
Interaction with internal departments and outside vendors as projects dictate.
Participates in all aspects of the scale-up process (includes pre-production notes, hands-on supervision of plant trials, shelf-life evaluations, and coordination of product data to QC).
Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.
Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met
Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner
- Ensure team members produce product free of contamination
- Ensure team members Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
- Ensure team members Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

Requirements & Skills 4

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or University (specializing in Food Science).
A minimum of two years related experience and/or training in a related field.

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The Food Scientist is a key role responsible for growing the brand by developing fermented plant butters. This individual will be part of a team working to develop a range of plant butters utilizing fermented plant milks and fats. This individual will require very little guidance and supervision while being responsible for or contributing to all phases of product development, including ideation/market research, gold standard creation, ingredient sourcing, benchtop formulation, commercialization, improving existing products or processes, writing ingredient and finished goods specifications, meeting regulatory and food safety requirements, etc.

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Be responsible for the development of product concepts from ideation to commercialization while delivering agreed-upon product characteristics and requirements and adhering to timelines.
Actively work with cross-functional teams including quality assurance and production in leading development of new product formulations and/or reformulations of existing products.
Ability to take product development guidelines and a product concept or request, and run with it, researching whole foods, sourcing them, and prototyping quickly to iterate and achieve a final goal.
Create nutrition and ingredient labeling for products using Genesis software and in collaboration with regulatory.
Research competitive sets for a range of product types, analyze and communicate data trends, and execute cuttings with cross-functional teams.
Ability to determine cost estimates throughout the product development process as well as cost reduction of existing products.
- Work closely with Commercialization, Culinary, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Operations, and the Sr. Leadership Team.
- Performs other assignments from time to time as requested by the Manager to achieve department and company goals.
- Strong team player.

Requirements & Skills 5

BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field. Masters or PhD preferred.
At least 3 years of R&D benchtop experience in a food CPG company or ingredient supplier with at least 4 years’ experience developing with or researching plant-based lipids (i.e., fats, oils.).
At least 2 years developing products in the natural, organic, and/or vegetarian/vegan categories.
Strong technical food science knowledge, especially as it pertains to emulsions, fermentation, plant-based proteins, and perishable refrigerated products.
Highly proficient in the use of MS Office, with significant experience using ESHA Genesis as a development tool. Must be able to learn new software as needed.
- Familiarity with HAACP, GMPs, Food Safety and Food Labeling, and the NOP
- Strong bench top development skills demonstrated by a proven track record for developing products in the natural and organic spaces, and for creative problem-solving.
- Experience working with co-manufacturers is also a plus. While this person will be working together with a team to develop products, they will be self-motivated and capable of some degree of self-direction.

Job summary 6

The Food Scientist position reports to the Director of Product Development and Commercialization with additional reporting responsibilities to the Senior Scientists. The Food Scientist is responsible for implementation of the activities, plans, and projects designated by the Director. This includes developing formulations, modifying customer formulations, developing LACF thermal processes, and support of all activities and documentation associated with commercialization of products in Company's manufacturing facilities.

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Job summary 7

The Food Scientist is responsible for hands-on, day-to-day new product development, product optimization and cost optimization activities across all business channels and all product categories. This position will play a key role in fulfilling the numerous sample requests that R&D receives as well as the various innovation projects that R&D is assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Collaborates with internal (Marketing, Sales) and external customers on new item and sample requests – to ensure objectives are being addressed clearly, efficiently, and on-time.
Creatively leverages external suppliers for necessary new raw materials, flavors, and resources such as sensory evaluation.
Collaborates with Procurement and Production on cost optimization projects.
Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
Aware and accountable in maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
- Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.
- Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas.
- Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science/Technology.
Four years experience in the food industry working in R&D and/or product development.
- Experience in regulatory is desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
- Excellent communication skills are a must.

Job summary 8

With limited supervision, the Food Scientist leads product development projects from concept through commercialization for Company. Responsible to develop and test formulas and processes for new products, quality improvements and cost reductions. May oversee the work of Interns or Technicians, providing guidance and assigning daily activities. Special assignments will be available to assist with career track decisions.

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Requirements & Skills 8

BS in Food or Science: 4 to 6 years relevant experience
Masters: 2 to 5 years relevant experience
PhD: 1 to 3 years relevant experience
- Associates: 13 years relevant experience
- Non-degreed: 15 years of relevant experience
- Experience in confectionary is preferred

Job summary 9

The Food Scientist performs a variety of activities concerning the enforcement of laws and regulations governing the processing, packaging, labeling, storage and distribution of food products. Incumbent conducts food inspections based on risk assessment, priority in necessary frequency. Provides consultation services to the food industry, potential new businesses and training to local health department food protection personnel. Incumbent may provide standardization evaluation and training services to candidates for certification in local health departments.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Extensive knowledge of food protection principles, food science and practices including bacteriology, microbiology, chemistry, epidemiology, food technology and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) theory;
Extensive knowledge of, and the ability to apply federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations which govern food protection;
Thorough knowledge of legal procedures for collecting evidence and preparing to testify in court proceedings;
Specialized knowledge of inspection methods, of food manufacturing, preservation and packaging techniques, such as irradiation, reduced oxygen packaging, acidified foods and low-acid canning techniques;
- Ability to conduct investigations and inspections of food facilities including conducting tests utilizing equipment, such as chemical test kits and collecting appropriate samples for laboratory analysis;
- Ability to recognize, observe, and evaluate potentially hazardous sanitation conditions and law violations and prepare technical reports documenting findings;
- Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports/technical documents for administrative or regulatory action.

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We are looking for a Food Scientist.

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Requirements & Skills 10

4 year degree in Food Science or related technical discipline
1-3 years R&D work experience in the food and beverage industry
Experience working within food manufacturing facilities
Certification and/or experience in Food Sanitation, HACCP, Better Processing
Experienced working within lab and with analytical equipment
Computer knowledge required; MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solver and analytically minded
- Must be able to work the hours required given the needs of the department

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