Food Scientist - Louisville, CO, United States - ComTec

Description

Everyone on our Research & Innovation team shares a passion for innovation, new process, new formulations, new packaging and new ways of thinking.

By joining this team, you will use your scientific and technologic expertise to bring health through food, meet the needs of consumers and nurture growth in the business.

We are currently looking to hire a Food Scientist II based in Louisville, CO.

Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field preferred (Masters or PhD preferred) with 3+ years of experience in product development in the food industry.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science will be considered in combination with more work experience.

Strong technical skills on product formulation, industrial processes, ingredient functionality, and product-process interactions; preferred in-depth knowledge on dairy and non-dairy protein and functional ingredient technologies and/or coffee processing.

Knowledgeable in ingredient selection, formulation, processing equipment, and operating conditions for liquid-based oil-in-water emulsions
Strong project management/organization and the ability to influence key stakeholders on recommended courses of action.

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to interact with all company functions including R&D, Marketing, Purchasing and Operations.

Comfortable operating in the fuzzy front-end area of innovation and passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development, and commercialization of ideas under tight timelines.