Food Scientist w​/ 2- 4 years’ Product Development Experience or CPG

Food Scientist w/ 2- 4 years’ Product Development Experience or CPG

• 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 Foodsa 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).
  • Assists in the development of project objectives, action standards, and RDI deliverables. Identify resources required and assemble the RDI team.
  • Recommends and/or assists in the definition of key RDI milestones, timetable, and project critical path. Negotiates resolution and advises Supervisor.
  • Recommends and/or assists in the definition of deliverables and/or coordinates 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
  – Assists 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. Basic…