Job Description

Title:  Senior R&D Food Scientist

Location:  Fort Mill, SC

Type:  Full Time, Salaried with benefits

Schedule:  Monday-Friday Day Hours 

 

Overview: 

Privately owned Company is seeking an experienced Food Scientist to join their team! In this role, you will be provide scientific and technical knowledge

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from ideation to commercialization.
• Formulate, modify, and cost-reduce seasonings and food products.
• Solve technical problems in flavor development, food applications, and delivery systems.
• Replicate existing products, seasonings, and flavors.
• Perform basic analysis (salts, moistures, pH, granulations) on products.
• Maintain accurate notes, formulas, correspondence, and data.
• Conduct sensory evaluations.
• Participate in R&D and cross-functional business meetings.
• Apply advanced knowledge of customers' products/processes to projects and teams.
• Write and interpret reports, research records, correspondence, and manuals.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external customers.
• Develop intellectual property ideas and contributions.
• Evaluate new ingredient sourcing, costing, qualifications, and specifications.
• Guide Jr. Scientists, technologists, technicians, and operations personnel.
• Stay current with food trends, technology, and processes.
• Support the Director of Culinary as required.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related Applied Sciences
• 5+ years in developing and formulating seasonings, sauces, batter/breaders, meat systems, or related products
• Culinary experience is a plus
• 3+ years in meat science and commercialization in processing plants
• Proactive thinker with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Write and review technical procedures and regulations
• Accurately taste and smell flavor profiles and food products
• Mix and compound seasoning blends and flour bases
• Skilled at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits: 
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, yearly bonus, PTO & Holidays, company gatherings and more!

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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