Food Scientist

• Cherry Hill, NJ
• Fulltime, permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience plus benefits, and retirement plan

Raise Workforce has partnered with one of North America's leaders in beverage manufacturing that is looking for an expert in research and development to join their team right away. The chosen candidate will be responsible for developing new beverages including organic, nutrient enhanced, drinks, cocktails, teas, new age beverages and sauces, as well as, line extensions. If you are an innovative thinker looking for a great team to join, look no further.

Duties and Responsibilities

• New Product Development: Develops new juices, drinks, cocktails, teas, new age beverages and sauces as well as line extensions.
• Manage development, formulation, and duplication of new products from conception to shelf.
• Perform lab analysis, sensory analysis and conducts market product evaluation. Set ingredient product specifications and prepares final product formulations for testing and approval.
• Write and complete detailed accurate reports on analyses, experiments, projects and final product. Document formula calculations, process and ingredient requirements.
• Maintain formula records in QAD. Attend new product startups in the plant locations.
• Coordinate directly with purchasing on sourcing ingredients. Recommending new suppliers, getting required documentation from suppliers. Following up with suppliers on quality issues.
• Produce samples based on formulas developed by Food Scientists for sales samples and processing standards
• Assist other Food Scientists in development and preparation of bases and performs basic lab analysis
• Perform basic organizational / administrative tasks such as processing standards management, maintaining laboratory inventory, and processing guide changes
• Learn and master product development process and technology
• Reformulate current products
• Evaluate and test new ingredients
• Responsible for reviewing and approving scientist’s product specifications including NFL 2018 for release to Regulatory Affairs Department.
• Responsible for SQF compliance for R&D team.
• Responsible for Ingredient specification review and approval in Trace Gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology or Chemistry (or related discipline)
• Master’s Degree in related discipline is a plus
• Minimum 5-10 years prior experience in a laboratory environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn
• Positive attitude
• Flavor experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Excellent time management skills

Looking for Meaningful Work? We can help.

If you're a product development professional, you know that it can be difficult to find fulfilling work that advances your career. At Raise Workforce, we exist to connect people like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at shameeha.khan@raiserecruiting.com

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.