Food Scientist at Cereal Ingredients Inc

Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Formulation, Mathematical Calculations, Ingredient Functionality, Recipe Management, Technical Services, Customer Interaction, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Housekeeping, Trial Assistance, Specification Development, Supplier Communication, Database Management, Laboratory Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Description

Description Food Scientist St. Joseph, MO and Leavenworth, KS Research & Development Come join our wonderful team culture, and be an integral part of our team! Position Overview The Senior Food Scientist is responsible for our product development support, and technical services to our customers, sales, purchasing, regulatory, quality control, and operations. Promote company values and beliefs while performing job tasks . Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to: · Make “hands on” bench top samples as required by each project parameter in a timely manner. This may include ordering of ingredients. · Formulate with or without assistance, depending on formulation complexity. · Perform mathematical and formulation calculations. · Assist in trials to ensure compliance to approved formulas. · Develop specifications for new products. · Enter formulas in recipe management system accurately. · Reach out to current and potential suppliers and gather preliminary information to vet out ingredients. · Stay technically informed through suppliers, shows and literatures. · Follow CII’s New Item/ Ingredient Approval (NIA) process. · Administration duties including labeling, organizing, shipping, and other related areas expected. · General Housekeeping Benefits: - Paid Time Off - Holiday Schedule - Medical - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - 401k Retirement Plan Working Environment and Physical Demands: Indoors temperature-controlled environment-office, laboratory, manufacturing facility; the use of hearing protection may be required at times, along with other personal protective equipment as necessary. Position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, manual dexterity, ability to see details at close range and to differentiate colors, ability to listen and to understand spoken words and phrases, ability to communicate information verbally, ability to read and understand ideas presented in writing, ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others will understand. Must meet the physical abilities level of Two (2) as defined by the US Department of Labor. Requirements BS in Food Science or closely related field required. · Minimum 1-3 years relevant work experience preferred. · Knowledge and experience in product development of granola, panning, and extrusion desirable. · Proficient in Word and Excel and other database management desirable. · Knowledge of ingredient functionality desirable · Some travel required. Customer visits and tradeshows.

Responsibilities

The Senior Food Scientist is responsible for product development support and technical services to various departments. This includes formulating products, ensuring compliance with approved formulas, and developing specifications for new products.