R&D Technologist

Description

The R&D Food Technologist reports to the Vice President of Research & Development; applies academic learning and scientific principles in food research and product development by performing the following duties.

• Conducts new ingredient and food product research.
• Develops new sauces, marinades, glazes, batter and breading.
• Improves product quality or cost by modifying formulation of current products.
• Performs physical and chemical analyses on ingredients and/or food products.
• Develops product, process and/or packaging specifications for food products.
• Studies methods to improve quality of foods such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of foods.
• Tests new products in the lab and develops processing methods in the pilot plant.
• Performs product scale-up and new product commissioning.
• Sets-up operational process conditions and FSQA parameters for production.
• Conducts operational data analyses to finalize product and process specifications.

• FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)
• 401(K)/PROFIT SHARING
• PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS
• WEEKLY PAY PERIOD / DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL
• REFERRAL BONUS
• CONSISTENT GROWTH / RAISE OPPORTUNITIES

Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries.

We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers’ specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

B.S. or M.S. in food science or relevant science degree from four-year college or university; previous food industry work experience, food laboratory work experience, and/or training preferable.

• Functional knowledge – Strong food science and processing fundamentals.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Communication – Listens and follows direction. Writes clearly and informatively.

Come join the experienced Pepper Source R&D Team in Van Buren, AR!

• Great work environment with scientists with tremendous backgrounds.
• Well-equipped food R&D lab and pilot room for product testing.
• Relevant education and hands-on training.

While performing the duties of the above job, an employee is regularly required to work with food ingredients containing common allergens.