Associate Food Technologist

Job description

- Provide product development from concept to commercialization. - Assist in planning and execution of product concept demonstrations for existing and potential new customers. - Actively participate in the design and physical production of bench samples that accurately mimic production line capabilities. - Assist in continuous cost reduction of existing products while protecting or enhancing the organoleptic quality of products. - Utilize statistics to define physical parameters of developed products. - Accurate data entry and file maintenance. - Physical assistance in production line tests, commercialization of new products, and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor. - Other relevant duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Meat Science or other related fields of study required; Master of Science preferred. - Theoretical knowledge of further processing equipment and packaging - Bi-lingual language skills preferred - Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point - Strong analytical and organizational skills - Basic knowledge of statistics - Willingness to work early morning and evening hours and weekends whe...