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Job Description

Participate in the development, optimization, and commercialization of new products and quality improvements (ingredients, formulations, fluid, cultured, and frozen) in DFA's manufacturing facilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Follow technical plan to achieve project objectives (cost, quality, time)

+ Help incorporate market research insights to create products that delight consumers

+ Evaluate competitive products to ensure prototypes are comparable or better

+ Procure raw materials and technical information needed for product and label development

+ Help create cost formulas that meet business unit requirements

+ Participate in the creation of batching procedures and process flow diagrams that successfully scale up in manufacturing facilities

+ Participate in pilot plant development, production trials, and commercialization

+ Help create specifications that achieve consistent finished product quality

+ Record test procedures and observations

+ Participate in product evaluations and interpret shelf-life results

+ Help coordinate technical input and implement recommendations

+ Participate in development of technical risks and implement contingency plans

+ Communicate project results with project leaders

+ Document research processes

+ Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

+ Undergraduate degree in food science, microbiology, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

+ 0 to 2 years of R&D, product development, innovation at food or ingredient company, or related experience

+ Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of food science principles

+ Knowledge of laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing facility processes and procedures

+ Able to operate multiple lab and pilot plant equipment

+ Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize own work activities

+ Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

+ Able to generate ideas, test their effectiveness, and recommend a plan of action

+ Able to demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills

+ Able to follow written and oral instruction

+ Able to communicate and translate technical topics into easy-to-understand concepts

+ Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Pay Range** $56,000-$79,000