Food Technologist Position Available In York, Maine

Food Technologist York, ME
Description The Food Technologist will play a key role in coordinating the process of new product development from ideation through to full-scale commercialization and Production. This individual will co-lead projects with other staff members in the areas of new product development, line extensions, product/process improvement, quality improvement, cost reductions and problem solving.

JOB SUMMARY 1.

Co-coordinate the product development process from conception through full production, including development of formulas for new products and product improvements, as well as managing formula modifications and process deviations. 2. Assist other staff members in managing and meeting product development timelines by incorporating input from other departments. (Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, QA). 3. Evaluate new raw materials for vendor qualification through review of ingredient and nutritional specifications, product quality and integrity, testing in application for suitability, and determination of cost-in-use to meet margin targets. 4. Research, evaluate and implement new/improved processing protocols in conjunction with Production and QC. 5. Prepare new product cost analysis and nutrition profiles. 6. Assist with new product process review and update formula changes on registered processes with FDA. 7. Ensure that all products and processes meet quality assurance, safety and risk assessment requirements. 8. Work directly with vendors and suppliers of raw materials to solve product issues and ensure awareness of technical advances and trends for product improvement. 9. Provide data on SWK products for internal and external technical knowledge support needs (e.g., product breakdown, product knowledge database). 10. Research food market trends to ensure development of products strong in market value and brand identity. 11. Maintain daily update of ongoing new product development activities using Basecamp online project management system 12. Co-coordinate bi-weekly sensory panels of potential new in-house manufactured products with Resale Team. Requirements 1. B.S. degree in Food Science or Food Technology and 1-2 years Food Product Development experience. Culinary experience/education extremely beneficial. 2. Better Process Control School certified within the past 3 years. 3. Experience with production of jams, jellies, condiments, sauces strongly preferred. 4. Strong knowledge and understanding of thermal processing of acidic and acidified foods; pH, brix, and viscosity measurement and modification; water activity; use of pectins, gums and starches (and other functional ingredients); govt. regs. and labeling; experimental design; nutritional science; sensory analysis; safety and sanitation;

HACCP. 5.

Experienced in the use of laboratory processing and analytical equipment. 6. Ability to develop food/formula preparations within Sales and Production guidelines. 7. Experienced in writing percent-based laboratory formulas using metric weights. 8. Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, math and organizational skills. 9. Experienced using Microsoft Office Suite programs, especially Excel spreadsheets. Proficient using Genesis nutritional software. 10. Ability to climb stairs and lift/carry 50 lbs. Salary Description
$50,000 +