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Food Scientist
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
The position will be with the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC) supporting NASA's Health and Human Performance Contract (HHPC) at the Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.
Specific activities include production support for shelf-stable foods, including development of processing instructions, specifications, and drawings, and monitoring production activities. Assistance with research projects including analytical testing, shelf-life determination, and sensory characterization. Additional activities include (but are not limited to) conducting literature reviews, preparing/reviewing technical reports, and preparing/presenting technical presentations.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Required: BS degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline with minimum 5 years' previous experience in a commercial food production or research setting, or MS degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline. Previous demonstrated experience with food production, specification development, shelf-life determination, analytical evaluation, and data analysis/reporting. Strong understanding of shelf stability and food microbiology.
Desired:
Skills/Training
Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience summarizing and reporting research data.
Desired: Prior experience using EndNote, prior experience presenting research findings in front of a professional audience.
Work Environment
Relocation assistance is available.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.
Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Food Scientist
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
The position will be with the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC) supporting NASA's Health and Human Performance Contract (HHPC) at the Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.
Specific activities include production support for shelf-stable foods, including development of processing instructions, specifications, and drawings, and monitoring production activities. Assistance with research projects including analytical testing, shelf-life determination, and sensory characterization. Additional activities include (but are not limited to) conducting literature reviews, preparing/reviewing technical reports, and preparing/presenting technical presentations.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Production Support - Monitoring production of shelf-stable food products, conducting production testing and documenting critical control points.
- Research Support - assist the Research Food Scientist with analytical testing, sensory characterization, and sample inventory.
- Technical writing - Develop food manufacturing specifications, drawings, instructions, and processing notes; prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and charts, as assigned.
- Shelf-life determination - Initiate a two-year shelf-life study; collect data on sensory, microbiological, and physical characteristics.
- Other tasks as assigned
Education and Experience
Required: BS degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline with minimum 5 years' previous experience in a commercial food production or research setting, or MS degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline. Previous demonstrated experience with food production, specification development, shelf-life determination, analytical evaluation, and data analysis/reporting. Strong understanding of shelf stability and food microbiology.
Desired:
- Previous experience with product development
- Serv-Safe certification
- Experience updating existing ingredient and product specifications
- Experience with nutritional estimation and label generation
Skills/Training
Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience summarizing and reporting research data.
Desired: Prior experience using EndNote, prior experience presenting research findings in front of a professional audience.
Work Environment
- This job requires the ability to lift 40 pounds
- This position requires a valid driver's license
- You may be required to travel for this position (up to 20%)
Relocation assistance is available.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.
Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
