Senior Food Scientist/Product Developer - Full Time

Senior Food Scientist/Product Developer - Full Time 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 21 Empire Boulevard, South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Full-time Dora's Naturals 13 reviews

Full-time Company:

Dora's Naturals Address:

21 Empire Boulevard, South Hackensack, NJ 07606

Position Available:

Food Scientist -

Refrigerated Snacks Contact:

Bruce Goria Email Contact:

bruceg@dorasnaturals.com

Phone:

(201) 229-0500 ext 42 Senior Food Scientist/Product Developer - Full Time We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Food Scientist/Product Developer to lead innovation and productivity projects for our better-for-you snack brand, Zen (www.tryzen.com). This role will be responsible for driving growth and maintaining all products within our portfolio. This is a full-time in-office role, splitting time between the test kitchen, main office, and our local production facility. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including production, marketing, and quality assurance. Dairy and/or protein bar experience preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and test new food products from benchtop prototyping to scaled-up production/commercialization that deliver on nutritional and cost objectives
• Identify new ingredient suppliers as needed while maintaining established supplier relationships
• Lead tastings and generate sensory reports based off of team feedback Plan, lead, and execute plant trials Develop documentation including, but not limited to: operational formulas & processes, finished product specifications, and laboratory procedures Conduct sensory analyses and analytical measurements on products to validate and monitor product attributes through shelf life Stay updated on trends in the better-for-you snack space The ideal candidate will have: • BS in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline, MS nice to have • Basic experience in sensory techniques, including quantitative descriptive analysis Minimum 3 years' experience in product development Proficiency in lab testing and analytical techniques Able to prioritize assignments and remain agile in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a fast-growing, innovative food company with a mission to bring better-for-you refrigerated snacks to a wider audience.
• Work in a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture .

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

South Hackensack, NJ 07606 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

South Hackensack, NJ 07606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person