Food Scientist Ii - Plant Based Yogurt

Food Scientist II – Plant Based Yogurt
 
Why Yoh? Yoh knows greater talent, that’s why.
 
We are looking for a highly motivated Food Scientist II to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) team of a top leader in food science and food products development. As the newest addition to the team, your technical and rigorous approach will be collaborating with a cross-functional team to design, develop and commercialize winning plant-based and/or dairy yogurts based on consumer and market understanding; you will also be tasked with developing the formula and process, then ensuring smooth scale-up in factory, while validating post-launch success.
 
This role would suit a successful Food Scientist with a BS and/or MS and/or PhD, as well as relevant food product development experience.
 
Yoh is in a unique position, we have to find the best technical talent, provide services to some of the world’s largest companies, and be a great employer. We do that with the great people we have working for us. This Scientist II position is with our client in the Broomfield/Louisville, CO area. This client is globally recognized as a leader in food research.
 
We strive to be a company that embraces diversity, is inclusive, and thrives on learning so that our employees feel respected and invited to contribute to the success of our company, clients, suppliers, and communities.
Your Contribution
Essential Functions

• Independently managing medium technical complexity projects according to established methodology.
• Working within project teams as the R&I lead to develop formulas and processes, address technical hurdles, provide guidance related to commercialization, assess risks, and manage R&I timelines.
• Contributing to innovation and productivity pipelines outside chartered program work by engaging with the broader plant-based community, suppliers, external partners, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Designing pilot trials (DOE), organizing tasting sessions with Marketing, and drawing conclusions and recommendations for next steps.
• Driving continuous improvement across all areas of the role including systems, established WoW, and manufacturing procedures.
• Collaborating with suppliers to obtain the best results for product development (brief suppliers and follow up on their progress).
• Ability to drive projects across various technical categories as business needs deem necessary.
• Identifying new suppliers that bring technological advantage to company’s product portfolio and share insights across all impacted within the R&I organization.
• Participating in consumer test design, organize sample production and ensure product quality follow up.
• Realizing scale-up / industrialization with Engineering and Manufacturing partners and conducting shelf-life studies.
• Participating as an R&I representative for product launch/start-up by preparing all specifications related to product line (except packaging) and ensuring that all documentation needed is available prior to start up.
• Planning, executing, and managing the development of prototype products in lab, pilot plant and at production facilities.  Maintaining stringent technical and experimental documentation.
• Sourcing and maintaining vendor relationships to secure the necessary ingredients that align with prevailing company standards. Evaluating new suppliers and/or ingredients.
• Ensuring all developed products meet internal and external guidelines for nutrition, regulatory affairs, and food labeling (including a broad range of certifications).
• Networking with company’s global R&I community to share best practices on current processes/products.

 
Your Accomplishments
Required Skills

• The following combination of education and experience is required for this position
  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, or closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant progressive experience
  • Master’s degree in food science, nutrition, or closely related field with at least 3 years of relevant progressive experience
  • PhD degree in in food science, nutrition, or closely related field with at least 1 years of relevant progressive experience

• Proficient technical skills on product formulation, industrial processes and manufacturing practices, preferred knowledge on dairy and/or plant-based development, specifically around fermentation

• Flexibility to travel (25%) & willingness to support plant trials outside of business hours
• Ability to work cross-functionally and able to train staff
• Proficient in product development systems and general computer skills
• Passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development, and commercialization of ideas under tight timelines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and track multiple projects

 
Your Benefits & Compensation
Compensation $75,000 – 95,000/yr depending on experience.
Direct Hire Opportunity!
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs

 
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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations.  Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.  All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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