Food Scientist
Contribute to the development and successful market introduction of innovative food products by leveraging scientific expertise and cross-functional collaboration.
Lead and support the design, execution, and analysis of research and development experiments aimed at evaluating ingredients, optimizing formulations, refining processing methods, and assessing equipment performance.
Utilize a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experimentation to ensure that new products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations.
Develop, refine, and document product recipes, technical specifications, and operational guidelines to facilitate consistent production and continuous improvement.
Translate laboratory-scale concepts into solutions by coordinating pilot plant trials and full-scale manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and cross-departmental goals.
Collaborate closely with teams in marketing, quality assurance, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure seamless product launches and sustained market success.
Generate detailed technical reports and actionable insights to support process optimization, cost reduction, and strategic growth initiatives. Manage multiple concurrent projects with efficiency, balancing priorities and resources to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-impact results.
Conduct comprehensive sensory and physical evaluations of food samples to assess product quality, consistency, and consumer appeal, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Apply statistical analysis and data interpretation techniques to guide decision-making throughout the product development life cycle. Use tools such as design of experiments (DOE), regression analysis, and multivariate testing to validate hypotheses and optimize outcomes.
Maintain a proactive approach to innovation, staying informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving consumer preferences to drive forward-thinking product development strategies.
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