Product Development Food Scientist - Research Development and Innovation
Listed on 2026-07-24
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IT/Tech
Product Engineer, Data Analyst
Product Development Food Scientist - Research Development and Innovation
- Full-time
- Work Location:
Memphis
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Food service, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX;
Decatur and Quincy, IL;
Englewood and Hillside, NJ;
Fresno, CA;
Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
The Scientist role exists to provide support to the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) strategy of executing a program based on connectivity and T.I.M.E. to achieve industry leading innovation and technology support.
The Scientist role is a mid-level Product Development position to support more advanced product development initiatives, application testing and participation in internal/external technical training sessions.
Key responsibilities:
Product Development, Technical Support & Service, Applications Testing / Development, Product Specifications, Product Improvements / Cost Savings, Competitive Audits, and Provides Technical Support Outside of the Application Area as Needed / Assigned.
- Participate as an R&D team member for assigned programs and projects which are broad in scope, high visibility, high risk, and/or highly complex.
- Leverage technical expertise to help identify short- and long-term strategic business opportunities (including new products, cost reductions, process and quality improvements).
- Assist in the development of project objectives, action standards, and RDI deliverables. Identify resources required and assemble the RDI team.
- Recommend and/or assist in the definition of key RDI milestones, timetable, and project critical path. Negotiate resolution and advise Supervisor.
- Recommend and/or assist in the definition of deliverables and/or coordinate activities of other RDI team members to ensure deadlines/objectives are achieved.
- Develop and implement solutions when either is jeopardized, while ensuring issues are appropriately communicated.
- Issue status and update reports to marketing, the RDI team, and management as required.
- Define project deliverables and coordinate activities of support technician(s) or technologist(s).
- Technical Support & Service – Participate in development/execution of internal & external technical training sessions. Assist in troubleshooting and complaint resolution.
- Application Testing/Development – Assist in planning and execution of studies to evaluate product development across the Dressings, Sauces, and Mayonnaise business portfolio. Maintain accurate records. Issue final report of key discoveries/conclusions.
- Product Specifications – Ensure formulations, specifications and data sheets are accurate and up to date for the application area.
- Product Improvements/Cost Savings – Support cost-savings and/or enhanced performance projects as assigned.
- Competitive Audits – Participate in periodic audits of competitive products, as assigned, to identify developmental gaps and product improvement opportunities.
- Travel up to 20-25% (at times). Able to drive for up to 3 hours, able to air travel.
- Provide technical support outside of the application area as needed/assigned.
- Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.
Education
: MS/PhD in Food Science or a related field, or BS and equivalent Industry Experience.
Related
Experience:
Minimum of 2-4 years’ Product Development experience or CPG. Experience in Dressings, Sauces, Mayo, Condiments, or emulsions – preferred.
Equipment/Software
Skills:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Technical Skills – Solid food science expertise, strong command of ingredients/functionality.…
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