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SalaryJob Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Research and Development, the Junior Food Scientist operates as a supporting member of R&D team to deliver the initiatives, business plan, and objectives of High Liner Foods Inc. The Junior Food Scientist is responsible for supporting the development of new food products from gold standard through commercialization.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of Food Science Principles, basic understanding of ingredient functionality with emphasis on coating systems and applications.
- Understanding of Sensory evaluation techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple task and project; manage to established deadlines.
- Familiarity with drafting formulations.
- Strong organizational skills, strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with all levels of personal with verbal, written and electronic modes.
- Adept critical thinker with good problem-solving skills.
- Basic knowledge in culinary principles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field,
- Self-motivated, with ability to work independently.
- Adaptability and flexibility concerning work environment & project priority.
- Good analytical skills and decision-making ability.
- Time management skills and ability to handle fast paced environment.
- Strong PC competency; including Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Internet etc.
Working conditions:
This position is located in Portsmouth, NH. The position involves daily or frequent contact with satellite R&D groups, operations, business channel managers, sales, procurement, purchasing, regulatory, and quality assurance managers. It also involves external contact with suppliers. The position requires travel, domestically and internationally. This is a hybrid role, that would require the sucessfull applicant to be in the office 2 days a week.
What's in it for you?
Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.
- Competitive Salary
- Heath, dental & vision coverage
- Pay for performance incentives
- Employee & Family assistance programs
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Planning
- Supplemental Parental Leaves
- Disability Support
- Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
- Volunteer hours
- Learning and mentorship opportunities
- Safety focused work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
