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Food Scientist

Job Description

We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality juices, coffees, and teas, dedicated to innovation and excellence in the food and beverage industry. Our team is passionate about creating delicious and nutritious products that delight our customers. We are seeking a talented and creative Food Scientist to join our Research and Development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong history in food science and a passion for developing new and innovative products. This role will involve working with juices, coffees, and teas to create and improve our product offerings.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct research and experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and consistency.

+ Analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions about product development.

+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in food science.

+ Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.

+ Develop and maintain detailed documentation of research and development activities.

+ Apply scientific principles in research, development, processing technology, packaging, and utilization of ingredients to develop and commercialize new products.

+ Participate in production at the R&D Pilot Processing Laboratory, including conducting pilot trials, scheduling related activities, learning to operate laboratory equipment, and ensuring EHS and food safety compliance within this setting.

+ Develop new product formulations from bench to pilot scale through commercial execution while providing relevant technical specifications and process recommendations within well-defined cost targets and timelines.

+ Document key data from research activities, trials, laboratory testing, and commercialization runs.

+ Provide pilot laboratory support to customers and other R&D team members in support of project completion.

+ Conduct projects as required through all stages of experimentation, test protocol development, execution, and data generation & interpretation.

+ Investigate methods to improve the quality of existing products such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition.

+ Prepare, produce, and send prototype samples of new products within the organization and for customer approval.

+ Participate in sensory evaluations in product development, ingredient selection, and for quality monitoring of existing products.

+ Create formula specifications, batching, and processing instructions for plant-level operations.

+ Work effectively on multidisciplinary teams within the company and with external customers and suppliers to accomplish project goals.

+ Assist with new product and packaging commissioning and related life cycle studies.

+ Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and complete projects in a timely manner.

+ Follow policies and procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

+ Observe safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.

+ Assist as required with the investigation of product quality complaints to identify root causes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in food science or a related field.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box.

+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

+ Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Food Science or a related field.

+ Experience working with juices, coffees, and teas.

+ Familiarity with sensory evaluation techniques.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will work in a lab and pilot plant environment. This setting requires adherence to safety and security procedures, and the use of specialized laboratory equipment. The role involves collaboration with a passionate and innovative team, offering a competitive salary and benefits package. It provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on our product offerings in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Akron,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.