Food Scientist I - Concord, NC S&D Coffee United States, North Carolina, Concord Sep 19, 2026 Back

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Food Scientist I

#6946

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Job Description

Working with some supervision, the Food Scientist I is responsible for the development of new products across Coffee, Tea and Extracts from concept to commercialization. Requires work with multi-disciplinary groups to innovate, optimize and customize food ingredients. Consults directly with sales and customers to meet expectations.

Primary Job Functions:

Product Development

Project Requests

Technical Support

Raw material assessment

Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products
  
• Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes
  
• Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.
  
• Participate on product development teams and cross-functional teams as applicable Project Requests
  
• Completes project requests as assigned
  
• Provide basic application samples and usage recommendations, as needed Technical Support
  
• Provide technical support to customers seeking product information and advice as it pertains to product application/usage levels
  
• Travel with senior staff and Salesperson on customer demonstrations; work with R D on site.
  
• Provide comprehensive reports on basic data analysis and summaries Raw Material Assessment
  
• Evaluate and analyze risk of new or existing ingredients
  
• Evaluate new raw materials and conduct sensory analysis with a cross-functional group.
  
• Evaluate technical specification documentation for compliance with S&D requirements Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibility
  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  Requisition Number
  6946
  Shift
  Office Hours TBD
  Qualification
  
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field
  
• 0-5 years of Product Development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Understanding of food science principles
  
• Sensory skills and knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.
  
• Experience and knowledge with nutritional data generation and regulatory requirements from USDA and FDA as well as State and local health and food safety code.
  
• Knowledge of SQF quality systems and related requirements.
  
• Combination of analytical skills and creative thinking.
  
• Must have excellent PC computer skills and ability to manage data electronically.
  
• Self-motivated, outgoing, self-starter
  
• Must be hard working, reliable and accurate, and able to produce quality lab work at high work load.
  
• Must be willing to travel when needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled