Product Development Scientist
Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Product Development ScientistWe are looking to add a talented
food scientist for a global food company that's focused on constant
innovation, exotic tastes and the anticipation of trends that can
work across several categories including, protein, sauces and meal
kits. - What can they do for you? - Offer longevity with a tenured
team, an exciting portfolio to work in and solid benefits and
compensation package.Essential Responsibilities:Lead multiple
development projects with an emphasis in meat protein, plant-based
protein and sauces, both new products and improvements of current
productsAssume technical leadership of assigned projects from
concept development through successful commercialization. -
Recommend new product concepts to take to development. -
Investigate for product and process challenges, provide creative
solutions using sound scientific techniques and data-based decision
making to solve challenges in development and commercializationWork
cross functionally (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Purchasing)
to determine equipment, materials and processes necessary to
produce products to maximize capacity and optimize quality and
differentiationIdentify ad complete technical study of ingredients,
suppliers, co-packers relevant to meeting project objectives and
company standardsAssure technically sound sensory panels are
conducted for product development, shelf-life studies, improving /
maintaining present products and competitive testingIdentify and
make recommendations for process improvements using scientific
technique, design experimentation to improve formulation, process
or equipment to deliver finished products that meet defined
internal and external customer parametersMaintain current technical
knowledge in plant-based / food production regulations, new
ingredients, processes and equipment through trade publications,
food shows and technical representatives; maintain working
knowledge of USDA, FDA and other relevant regulationsFamiliarize
and evaluate competitive products in the marketplace to determine
market opportunities for new products and application
recommendations for current productsProvide raw material
information and formula to regulatory personnel to create
nutritional and products analysis, and nutritional fact panelsWork
with Operations and Accounting regarding the setting of standards
for yields, efficiencies, and throughputsContribute to the
development of SOP's and product trainingTechnical
Qualifications:BS or MS degree in Food Science or related area with
at least 3 years of product development experience in a food
manufacturing environmentStrongly prefer previous USDA meat protein
product development experienceExperience working with Esha Genesis
or equivalent nutritional program is a plusExperience in food
manufacturing environment desirableIn-depth experience in
ingredients, flavors, and their functionalitiesExperience in
vendor/supplier contact for ingredients selection desirableStrong
technical knowledge; good organizational skillsAbility to establish
credibility with othersSolid written and verbal communication
skills at all organizational levelsAbility to perform multiple
tasks and maintain attention to detailComputer skills include
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)**If you'd like to hear more
about this opportunity and others we are currently working on,
please contact Mary Harris-Rigas at maryr cps4jobs.com.JO: -
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Keywords: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division), Schaumburg , Product Development Scientist, Other , Schaumburg, Illinois
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