Sr Food Scientist - R&D Non Protein

Location: Alsip, IL Summary: Executes GFUS R&D initiatives to develop new and optimized products for key clients that support the overall Griffith Foods business strategy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Functions as a scientist to develop new and optimized products in execution of technical activities that support key clients and the overall Griffith Laboratories business strategy. Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods. Works with some independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to tasks. Responsible for the design, planning, execution, and reporting of experiments and projects with intermediate complexity. Works within multiple priorities, projects and timelines concurrently. Uses technical and problem-solving skills to approach projects. Communicates project progress internally and externally with clients and suppliers. Completes product formulation activities to drive efficient production of safe and regulatory compliant food products. Follows R&D processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of function. Maintains GLP's, GMP's, and all required laboratory records, using electronic systems and written protocols. Supports Innovation activities that support the long-term strategy of the organization. Functions as a support to Category Ingredient Specialist to provide consultation to colleagues on appropriate current materials and vendors to use to meet technical and commercial requirements. May approve new raw materials, aid in definition of WW Apps raw material status and rationalization of category and consult in Quality related issues. Audits and works effectively with Manufacturing and Supply Chain during Commercialization. May lead on-going core functional process. Represents R&D in professional business relationships with GFUS client and supplier base, academia, government, and corporations in the food industry. Travel to support customer trials, sales, marketing and culinary presentations. Responsible for maintaining the security of all information regarding product formulas and related confidential information. May support the hiring and growth of summer interns.   Qualifications: BS in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or related technical degree. 6 years of Research & Product Development experience within the food industry. Experience should include working directly with customers and manufacturing facilities. Expertise in ingredient applications in any of these categories: Grains / legumes / vegetables preferred Experience in customer presentation and interaction is preferred. 10% travel is required. #LI-DNI

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