New Hackensack
Client Overview Our client operates within a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative segment of the food industry. Their portfolio spans a wide range of beloved food products enjoyed by consumers across North America. They are committed to excellence in product development, quality, and consumer satisfaction, and they thrive on a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. They are currently looking to add a Food Chemist to their team. Salary/Hourly Rate $28/hr - $32/hr Position Overview As a Food Chemist on the Food R&D team, you will support research and development activities across a broad program, including innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and margin enhancement. You will work as part of a cross-functional project team to deliver brand and business objectives in a collaborative, consumer-focused environment. The Food Chemist will be working on site 5 days/week. Responsibilities Of The Food Chemist • The Food Chemist will execute agreed R&D activities to deliver the brand's program, spanning innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and margin enhancement., • Work as a member of a cross-functional project team to deliver projects on time and in full., • Independently design products against product briefs and design/execute test protocols for various technical aspects of projects (e.g., prototype development and scale-up, shelf-life testing, analytical testing)., • Lead the process of specification and label creation from request to approved status; serve as the material expert and lead creation of new specifications for new ingredients., • Actively participate in and/or represent R&D in Supply Chain and Marketing meetings., • Assess the feasibility of new ideas and troubleshoot activities where formulation knowledge is essential., • Support technical investigations through root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques for both existing and new products., • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with R&D, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams, as well as customers and key stakeholders. Required Experience/Skills For The Food Chemist • 2 - 5 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in product development., • Ability to independently execute tasks and projects of low-to-moderate complexity., • Working knowledge of ingredients, formulation, process, and product design principles., • Working knowledge of specification creation, approval, and costing., • Ability to analyze and interpret data with guidance on final conclusions., • Working knowledge of experimental design, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to construct trial/lab reports and presentations, including recommendations., • Ability to present information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Experience/Skills For The Food Chemist • A deep passion for product design and creative product development., • The Food Chemist needs experience or a comfort level working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural environment., • Ability to develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate prototype development initiatives across multiple projects and tasks., • Good understanding of Supply Chain operations., • Comfort with multitasking and managing competing priorities., • Experience with culinary and product trends and consumer insights to inform product development. Education Requirements • Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline is required., • Advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant field are a plus but not required., • Equivalent practical experience in the food industry may be considered in lieu of a formal degree for the Food Chemist. Benefits • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).