Food Scientist I

 Title:  Food Scientist I, 1st Shift   Req ID: 10230

City, State:  Westfield, WI

Reports to:  Senior R&D Manager 

Classification:  Exempt 

Work Arrangement: On-site in Westfield, WI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: As part of the Research & Development Team, the Food Scientist will work with customers and coworkers in the development of new products and improvement of existing products, under the direction of the R&D Manager-Westfield. 

Essential Functions:

• Develop new, innovative product offerings that meet specific needs in all segments of business (industrial, foodservice, and national accounts)


• Plan and organize product development projects from concept through commercialization, including assessing customer requirements, producing test samples, evaluating taste and texture of items, developing product and process specifications, supporting product startups, and coordinating sample shipments


• Develop technical expertise to troubleshoot production challenges through significant immersion in Brakebush manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and co-manufacturers


• Provide technical support to customers, including technical presentations and visits, by becoming a product expert in all product categories

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field and minimum two years in food manufacturing


• Experience with protein product development


• Customer-focused approach to product development


• Intermediate approach to experimental design using the Scientific Method


• Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting established deadlines


• Ability to function at a high level in a team-oriented environment


• Talent to develop and deliver succinct, relevant, and professional presentations


• Strong organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication skills


• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook/other e-mail software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Regulatory compliance knowledge, including USDA regulations, HACCP, GMP


• Experience working directly with National Chain Accounts


• In-depth knowledge of methods and equipment used in value-added poultry processing, including the ability to provide technical leadership to production personnel


• Understanding of back-of-house operations in Quick Service Restaurants and Casual Dining


• Familiarity with Child Nutrition equivalences, Product Formulation Statements, and nutritional’s


• Understanding of SQF; experience with SAP ERP system and Genesis software for nutritional analysis

Supervisory Responsibility: This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.  

Work Environment: Working conditions will vary as the job requires that the person works in both the office and the plant environment.  Will be exposed to temperatures from warm to extreme cold, wet conditions, slippery floors, noise, etc. This role is based in our Westfield, WI, manufacturing facility, and most of the team member’s time will be spent in-office or traveling.

Physical Demands: Position will include extensive standing at times, sitting, lifting, wearing factory required equipment while working in production, walking, visual, responding quickly to sounds and driving.

Position Type: This position will work during 1st shift.  Occasionally, additional time will be required working during 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Travel: Travel up to 30%, including customer site visits, Brakebush plants, co-packers, and suppliers.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.
 

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.
 

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