About this opportunity
Colony Brands Inc. lists this Research & Development Food Scientist opportunity in monroe, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Monroe
Wisconsin
Job Description
Colony Brands, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful direct marketing catalog and e-commerce companies. Our company has grown from a premier mail-order cheese company to include a diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands and products ranging from apparel to kitchen appliances, while maintaining our roots as a private, customer-centric business.
As a Research and Development Scientist, you'll join in brainstorming exercises for innovation and newness to refresh products &/or improve product lines and ultimately be responsible for developing new products within the manufacturing areas of the Food Division.
What You’ll Do:
This role will be responsible for bakery and cheese spread product development including, but not limited to: pastries/baked goods, confections/candy, pies/cheesecakes, sweet breads, fudge, toffee, cakes and butter cremes, cookies, fruitcake, and a variety of highly decorated applications. This position will actively participate in formulations, recipe changes/improvements, commercialization, line trials, experimental design, ingredient/inventory evaluations, and sensory/organoleptic testing.
* Using creativity and scientific methods in developing recipes
* Aiding the pricing team to determine NPD labor costs
* Confirming the plant has the appropriate equipment and capability to make designed items
* Ensuring all products are developed using food safety principles and regulatory requirements
* Commercializing products into the plant to ensure flawless execution of new items
* Completing formal quoting and costs analyses
* Monitoring deadlines and ensuring they are being met with process flow through PLEX
Qualifications
What It Takes:
We need a self-motivated individual who can work independently while following appropriate procedures with a high attention to detail. In addition, we’re seeking a team member that is collaborative and a problem solver to ensure we are delivering great products to our customers.
It also takes:
* A bachelor's degree in Food Science or related area
* 3+ years' experience with product development cycle, research methods, analytical equipment and experimental design
* Exceptional teamwork and diplomacy skills
* Experimental design using scientific methodology
* Strong organizational skills
About Us
Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America's largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.
Benefits Details
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare
Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits
Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off
Educational AssistanceCompany Profit-Sharing
Company Product Discounts
And, so MANY more!
Job Category
Quality Assurance
Employment Type
Regular/Full-Time
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Worksite address
monroe, WI, 53566, US
Who can apply
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