R&d Scientist I - Norton Shores, United States - La Colombe Holdings Inc

La Colombe Holdings Inc
La Colombe Holdings Inc
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Norton Shores, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Execute research and development plans and strategies for product development in support of company objectives
  • Design and execute experiments based on project objectives, excellent record keeping, data collection and analysis and preparing project summaries
  • Plan and carry out development work in lab and pilot scale; design, develop, and lead tests to qualify new products and to support changes to existing products
  • Conduct analytical measurements like, pH, viscosity, density, able to design and execute shelf life studies, brix, total solids etc.
  • Manage technical development projects focusing on product development, process, and product care to help La Colombe improve and launch more innovative food and beverage products
  • Lead and document development projects all the way from conceptualization to commercialization this includes budget and target within certain time constraints
  • Communicate project requirements and recommendations as well as status to internal customers and external stake holders
  • Lead, assist, and work directly with plant processing and production personnel to ensure trial runs and startup operations are properly performed
  • Follow La Colombe's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing procedures and practices

The requirements of this position include:

  • Minimum B.S. Food Science or related degree. Advanced degree strongly preferred
  • 13 years of food industry experience required, dairy and/or nondairy is preferred
  • Extensive ingredient (stabilizers & fortification), flavor development, and product stability knowledge
  • Background in process and product development and commercialization of food processes is required. Dairy or Dairy Alternative processing would be a big bonus. Proven track record of leading product development projects including timeline development / management, testing / trials, operational launch and scale
  • Familiarity with basic research tools and statistical analysis
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something from the ground up
  • Innate curiosity for understanding complex food systems from a physical and chemical perspective
  • Maintain clean & safe manufacturing environment within all facilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Must be a selfstarter able to work in a fastpaced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time
  • Willingness to travel (1020%)
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