Associate Food Scientist - RDI Fry Lab - Culinary
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Science
Research Scientist
Location: Memphis
Associate Food Scientist - RDI Fry Lab - Culinary Experience a Plus!
- 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, NJ;
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 Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
The Associate 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 Associate Scientist role is an entry level Product Development position to support basic product development initiatives, application testing and participation in internal/external technical training sessions.
Product Development, Technical Support & Service, Bakery and/or Culinary Applications Testing / Development, Product Specifications, Product Improvements / Cost Savings, Competitive Audits, and Provides Technical Support Outside of the Application Area as Needed / Assigned.
Education:
BS/MS/PhD Food Science or related field, certified baker or culinary chef also strongly considered.
Related
Experience:
0 - 2 years Product Development experience.
Equipment/Software
Skills:
Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
- Technical Skills – bakery and/or pastry chef experience with a solid food science background, strong command of ingredients/functionality. Basic knowledge of fats & oils chemistry and processing. Knowledge of experimental design.
- Judgment – decisive, exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Strategic Thinking – displays critical thinking skills, proactive in decision making and makes data-based decisions.
- Problem Solving – leverages a proactive & creative approach to issues/roadblocks. Develops realistic action plans with clearly identified risks and contingencies.
Physical: Typical activities may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing, using a computer, and occasional movement within the workplace. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. Some travel is required.
Sensory: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to use hand and fingers, handle, and or feel and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Requires clear verbal and written…
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