About this opportunity
Berner Food & Beverage lists this Senior Research And Development Scientist opportunity in dakota, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Excellent opportunity with a great company! Come be part of the employer choice.
Summary
The Sr. R&D Scientist will be an expert in the formulation of milk/dairy-based beverage products and cheese products and have oversight in the management of the development from prototype through commercialization.
The Sr. R&D Scientist will manage the development of customer specifications, nutrition facts panels, and ingredient statements for products, and ensure compliance with all FDA standards of identity and label-related claims. The Sr. Scientist will be the main project liaison between the R&D department and other business units within the organization. Provides technical support to Operations and customers, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Manage the creation and development of new products, optimize existing products, and adapt customer formulas.
Manage and develop benchtop sample processes and evaluate for shipment to customers.
Set up formulas and processes for plant trials and production.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Quality to conduct pilot and production trials for customer and thermal process testing.
Expand and extend the organization's knowledge of new materials, processes, and certain equipment to enhance the technical understanding of self and the R&D team.
Provide timely and appropriate product information to support customer requirements.
Manage and assist in the creation of product specifications, ingredient statements, and Nutrition Facts panels, assuring products meet appropriate FDA/USDA requirements for shelf-stable products.
Leverage outside resources to recommend new technology platforms to support new beverage product development.
Ensure overall management of the pilot plant, overseeing ingredient inventories, supplies, equipment cleaning & maintenance.
Provide technical support and leadership to Operations.
Responsible for multiple food and beverage development projects from bench to commercialization for all production lines
Have experience/knowledge of thermal processing including: Being a lead for Temperature distribution studies (qualification and re-qualification of retort machines).
Being a lead for heat penetration testing for new formulas and any formula changes and FDA filing.
Assist with developing thermal processing studies for production retorts, under the direction of management and Process Authority.
Drive and lead multiple cross-functional teams (internal and external) for the successful completion of trials, and commercialization runs, and participate in Operations teams.
Maintain internal and external technical contact (formulation, ingredient/packaging, thermal processing, general processing, process optimization, Quality & and audits support, cost improvement initiatives)
Keep up with industry trends and standards to ensure both personal and company competitiveness.
Ensure documentation of formulas and product parameters to meet LACF requirements.
Assist in reviewing product-related artwork and ensure it meets regulatory (FDA, USDA, DOT, State) and internal requirements for labeling and design.
Education and Experience
Minimum B.S. in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field. Masters preferred in Dairy Science
Preferred 5+ years of food product development and commercialization experience
Solid understanding of emulsions, milk & whey proteins, food safety, and allergens
Ability to discriminate flavors
Demonstrates initiative and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent relationship skills and ability to work directly with customers and sales
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain and operate laboratory and pilot equipment
Ability to work in a production environment and support production trials in a 24/7 operation
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong in Microsoft Excel and navigating web-based systems
110-120k base salary. Benefits provided (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with this job.
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Worksite address
dakota, IL, 61018, US
Who can apply
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