As a Research and Development Scientist, you’ll join in brainstorming exercises for innovation and newness to refresh products &/or improve product lines and ultimately be responsible for developing new products within the manufacturing areas of the Food Division.

What You’ll Do:

This role will be responsible for bakery and cheese spread product development including, but not limited to: pastries/baked goods, confections/candy, pies/cheesecakes, sweet breads, fudge, toffee, cakes and butter cremes, cookies, fruitcake, and a variety of highly decorated applications. This position will actively participate in formulations, recipe changes/improvements, commercialization, line trials, experimental design, ingredient/inventory evaluations, and sensory/organoleptic testing.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Using creativity and scientific methods in developing recipes

• Aiding the pricing team to determine NPD labor costs

• Confirming the plant has the appropriate equipment and capability to make designed items

• Ensuring all products are developed using food safety principles and regulatory requirements

• Commercializing products into the plant to ensure flawless execution of new items

• Completing formal quoting and costs analyses

• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring they are being met with process flow through PLEX

What It Takes:

We need a self-motivated individual who can work independently while following appropriate procedures with a high attention to detail. In addition, we’re seeking a team member that is collaborative and a problem solver to ensure we are delivering great products to our customers.

It also takes:

• A bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related area

• 3+ years’ experience with product development cycle, research methods, analytical equipment and experimental design

• Exceptional teamwork and diplomacy skills

• Experimental design using scientific methodology

• Strong organizational skills

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