Food Scientist

Overview

Profile Food Ingredients offers a wide range of specialty product formulations for use in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, confections, nutraceuticals, dips, dressings and sauces. Its product line promotes uniformity, enhances texture, thickens, prevents separation and extends shelf life and includes clean label, non-GMO, organic and natural solutions.

• Complete assigned projects in accordance with required timelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation of project work.
• Produce finished samples in the pilot plant for internal and customer evaluations.
• Prepare spec sheets, nutritional information, formulation letters and any other material required to support project work.
• Demonstrate strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Drive projects from concept development through specification, commercialization and production.
• Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the pilot plant.
• Prepare and present Power Point presentations for customers in a support role for sales.
• Collaborate with sales team and customers to provide technical support and product insights.
• Work cross-functionally with QA and production teams to drive process improvements, refine procedures, and resolve issues effectively.
• Adhere to GMP requirements.

• BS/MS in Food Science or related scientific field
• 5+ years of dairy product development or application experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Understanding of dairy ingredients and multiple dairy applications.
• Excellent computer proficiency: MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must have knowledge of SQF, GMP's, Kosher, Sanitation, Allergen, Organic practices
• Some travel required, less than 25%

• Sitting for long periods of time, some standing, walking, carrying, bending, reaching.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.

Mantrose Group offers paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Pay: $70,000 - $90,000 DOE

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