Food Scientist (R&D)

Title: Food Scientist (R&D)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Pay rate: $26 - $28
Summary:
The responsibilities include developing or replicating nutrition products formulations, coordinating and managing day-to-day formulation lab activities to support business needs, ensuring timely development and replication of color cosmetic and skincare formulations, and managing and coordinating day-to-day lab regulatory requirements for product development.
Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively and coordinate with Pilot and Quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Manage assign work, and assess project feasibility.
• Maintain time schedules for various project submissions and customer expectations.
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) for new formulas and provide them on time.
• Assist Pilot with new formulations and work closely with Quality Control.
• Interface with contractors, suppliers, Marketing, Sales, Process Engineers, Production, Purchasing, and Quality Control departments.
• Maintain laboratory safety standards and perform routine analytical and physical tests.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent in a science-related field.
• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in color cosmetics formulation or a combination of experience and relevant education.

Skills:

• Analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• High performer under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus).
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and innovative approaches.
• Ability to interact with internal and external groups.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management and leadership skills.

At ttg, “We believe in making a difference One Person at a Time,” ttg OPT