Food Scientist

Position Title: Food Scientist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition : 42750

This role reports to the R&D NA Snacking Innovation Director, working within the North American snacking product development team, and in partnership with the commercial teams. This role will be accountable for technical project management and project execution to contribute to the NA Snacking business growth. The role provides technical leadership within project teams, across functions, and with stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Manage multiple product development projects from conception to commercialization
• Develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Translate project objectives into experimental design and provide experimental/project conclusions, summaries and recommendations
• Develop and implement all product documents, specifications and related technical costing information
• Assist in the development and completion of project timelines
• Coordinate and oversee plant scale tests
• Communicate plant scale test objectives, special needs, accept/reject criteria to plant representatives and assure the objectives of the test are met
• Assist in process optimization projects and problem resolution with Technical Services, Operations, Engineering, QA and other departments as assigned
• Evaluate and adjust product and manufacturing cost parameters to meet operational and sales objectives

• Interface with customers, suppliers and co-packers, as required, to meet Department and Company objectives
• Leads or supports assigned projects at co-packers
• Realizes customer needs by developing new concepts or product improvement opportunities, prototypes and products
• Coordinates raw material sourcing, evaluation and improvement activities with suppliers
• Assists Sales and Marketing in developing and delivering effective customer presentations and training

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated successful experience in food product development or food science
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science or related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills with an aptitude for creativity, innovation and ability to resolve challenges.
• Comfort with ambiguity, required when working in Front End Innovation
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage timelines
• Project management skills and experience completing projects in tight timelines using good experimental design techniques and practices.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of food plant, process and equipment
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Product Development Cycle
• Knowledge of food preparation, consumer product testing, sensory testing and manufacturing operations procedures.
• Sound knowledge of food ingredients, and the interaction with processing and packaging.
• Working knowledge of general mathematics and scientific weights and measures.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and utilize statistical techniques to analyze and present data.

This role sits within Global R&D team and is a fundamental part of North American Snacking PD team.

USD annually 69,700. + Bonus eligibility

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Job Family: Research & Development

Location(s): US - United States of America :
Wisconsin :
Appleton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.