Food Scientist; Temporary - Mt Juliet, Tennessee

Job Summary

The Food Scientist is a member of the Research & Development (R&D) team. This position supports team initiatives by managing R&D-owned activities in the new product development process. This role also provides technical support cross-functionally within the organization on a variety of project types including productivity, process improvement, food quality and safety initiatives, and interfaces with customers as the face and voice of R&D.

• Develop new products from concept to commercialization, including ingredient sourcing, formula development, and product scale up. Team members are expected to use multiple software programs to support these initiatives.
• Conduct nutritional analysis and support label development
• Plan, lead, and execute line trials for private label and branded customers
• Support product start-ups
• Use technical expertise to improve and/or reformulate existing products, processes, or ingredients
• Support development and maintenance of R&D-owned documentation used throughout the facility, such as batch sheets and finished goods specifications
• Accurately record, analyze, and report data to meet project objectives
• Build strong cross-functional relationships within the organization and work with customers to ensure all interests are represented.

• Candidate must have a degree in Food Science or related, and at least 5 years of experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Attention to detail, organization and excellent record-keeping skills are required
• This position requires balancing multiple projects and tasks with competing timelines. The ability to reprioritize quickly is key.
• Patience, humility, and a desire to collaborate and solve problems are essential to success in this position
• Bridgetown is an evolving and quickly growing business environment and the position requires a high level of energy and commitment to an entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. Flexibility is a must.
• Ability to understand and communicate work instructions in English

• From time to time, this position requires the individual to be on his/her feet and safely maneuver through a warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Must be able to ascend and descend building stairways to reach job assignments and perform essential functions required in job description
• Able to work in an environment containing nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains and other allergens
• This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional off hours work requirements.