R&D Technologist at Gdh Consulting, Inc. in Van Buren, Arkansas

Food Technologist

This position is an entry to mid-level Food Technologist role within the research and development department. The role involves applying scientific principles and food processing knowledge to develop, improve, and innovate food products. It requires collaboration with a team of experienced scientists to support product testing, formulation, and scale-up processes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on new ingredients and develop innovative food products such as sauces, marinades, glazes, batter, and breading.
• Modify existing formulations to enhance product quality or reduce costs.
• Perform physical and chemical analyses on ingredients and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Develop detailed product, process, and packaging specifications for new and existing food items.
• Investigate methods to improve flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and overall food quality, including chemical, microbiological, and physical attributes.
• Test new products in laboratory settings and develop processing methods in pilot plants to replicate commercial production.
• Manage product scale-up procedures and oversee new product commissioning in production environments.
• Establish operational process conditions and FSQA parameters to maintain quality during manufacturing.
• Analyze operational data to finalize and validate product and process specifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in food science or a relevant scientific discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Previous experience in the food industry, laboratory work, or related training preferred.
• Strong understanding of food science principles and processing techniques.
• Ability to perform physical and chemical analyses of food products and ingredients.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Flexibility to work with food ingredients containing common allergens.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Availability to work on-site in Van Buren, AR.

Publishing Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH:

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits:

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and Health Joy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.

Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates. GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.