Product Validation Technologist

At Hello Fresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents.

So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The Hello Fresh Group now includes our core brand, Hello Fresh, as well as:
Green Chef, Every Plate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

We are hiring a Technologist I to join the Product Validation team here  Product Validation Technologist I will be responsible for assisting in the execution and reporting of validation testing for new ingredients, equipment, recipe builds and product launches. You will assist in the preparation and logistics of product evaluations & assisting with sensory evaluations. To thrive in this role you will need to have a genuine interest in utilizing data and metrics to find food manufacturing optimization and improvement opportunities.

To be successful in this role you must thrive in a team environment and be passionate about food.

You will ...

• Assist in validation testing of new ingredients and equipment in line with cross-functional team needs and company objectives.
• Learn to organize, conduct & report exploratory evaluations of new ingredients with internal stakeholders.
• Manage new product inventory for validation testing.
• Assist with packing and shipping of samples
• Assist with conducting sensory evaluations and data collection
• develop an understanding of production process to assist in identifying process and evaluation improvement opportunities
• Develop the ability to evaluate finished products to validate end-customer experience and shelf-life.

You are ....

• Detail-oriented - You are able to schedule, organize and execute detailed testing plans
• Self-driven, goal oriented, and interested in continued learning
• Strong in verbal and written communication, able to generate report on product testing
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

At a minimum, you have ...

• Associate degree in culinary arts/culinology or relative culinary/food manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 0-1 year of experience working in an office/professional setting
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or MS Office
• Experience utilizing basic analytical, pilot and culinary equipment.

You’ll get…

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• 75% discount on your subscription to Hello Fresh (as well as other product initiatives)
• Snacks, cold brew on tap & monthly catered lunches
• Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles.

We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’…