Food Scientist - Colorado, United States - KCO Resource Management

Description

We are looking to fill a technical product development position with a innovative & thriving natural food company in the Boulder, CO area. A food scientist background with protein applications is a must have This is a hybrid role with a stable growing company looking to add a newly created technical position to their team.

Reports to the Senior Innovation Manager

Must live within commutable distance to Boulder, CO

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead product development from bench-top prototype to pilot plant to co-man plant trials to scale-up production levels and commercialization.
• Analyze nutritional labels to identify target levels of fiber, vitamins, fat, sugar, or protein.
• Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with suppliers for protein sources and functional ingredients.
• Provide technical expertise to assist with the development and review of formulations for current and future products with a focus on protein application.
• Utilize formulation software to create and update formulations.
• Work with Finance to develop costing and BOM for new product development.
• Provide technical sales support for innovation presentations for Sales and customer reviews including creating product samples.
• Independently conduct shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and nutritional analyses of new products.
• Maintain detailed records of all product formulations, experiments, and testing results.
• Work closely with Quality, Operations & Manufacturing to develop and set food quality and safety standards.
• Identify ways to make food production more efficient, including processing, manufacturing, and packaging.
• Ensure products meet federal, state, and local food safety and labeling regulations.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience working in a food science centric role with a CPG brand
• Preferable experience with shelf stable food products
• BS in Food Science required
• Must live in commutable distance to Boulder, CO. No relocation available.
• Experience conducting shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, benchtop work, plant line trials, production scale-up, and nutritional analyses of new products.
• Advanced understanding of food systems, ingredient interactions, and functionality.
• MUST have extensive knowledge of protein sources, their functionalities and incorporation in food products
• Familiarity with food regulatory requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency and project management skills, effectively prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational & communication skills, able to manage cross-departmental communication with a positive mindset.
• Thinks creatively, analytically, and holistically to explore problems and generate solutions.
• Ability to lead technical trials, analyzes data to define critical issues, and makes recommendations.
• Passion for innovation and challenging the status quo.
• Detail and action orientated, highly motivated, resourceful, and can work in a dynamic business environment.
• Growth mindset, always seeking to learn and evolve knowledge and skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.