Food Scientist I

Only Contract on W2

Job Description:

• A Food Technologist I - Dairy should exhibit proven product design capabilities with an aptitude to continuously develop their skills and provide best in class support to IFF clients.
• Continues to extend knowledge of ingredients, customer bases, processes and flavor interactions in category applications while developing project planning ability.
• In this role, the Designer Level I will work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively on large and must-win projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.
• Develops work-plans to manage work for projects.
• Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.
• Develops finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies and meeting industrial standards, country specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost and stability requirements).
• Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success.
• Refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members.
• Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design.
• Participates in new concept generation.

Innovation & Technology

• Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.
• Successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.
• Demonstrates an understanding of IFF Innovation Programs.
• Clear understanding and execution of IFF Innovation processes.
• Understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.
• May assist with the development of new product and application literature, including Technical Reports.

CUSTOMER INTIMACY & TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP

• Provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).
• Demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets and consumer preferences.
• Works in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing, Flavorists, PX, GRA and other departments to support project execution.
• Establishes relationship with strategic customers and related categories.
• Assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.

LEADERSHIP

• Shows positive attitude and passion
• Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers
• Demonstrates ability to work within a team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise.
• Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology)
• Preferred Master's Degree in related area
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Travel may be required up to 30% of the time.
• Workplace: This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week.

Skills : ,Dairy,Food,Ingredient