Research Scientist

Description: We are seeking a creative and highly motivated food scientist to join our team, in order to enhance our ability to create and deliver innovative plant based ingredients translated into finished food/beverage products. Candidates should have robust food science/technical skills, well-developed leadership and communication skills, who are self-motivated, innovative, pay attention to details, thrive in a fast paced environment with a strong desire to succeed. We look for scientists who are hands on, that can prioritize their time and successfully manage multiple projects.
The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise to Research and Development Department for product line growth, and technology/process development for the creation of new capabilities. This role is also a technical resource for the Sales team, PURIS customers, and future customers.

PURIS offers competitive wages, fully paid life and disability insurance, along with affordable medical, dental and vision insurance first of the month following hire date. We also offer a generous PTO package and 401k company match.
The Research Scientist must embody the PURIS Core Values: Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Global Vision, Adaptability, and Partnership.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Characterization of PURIS ingredients such as proteins, starches, and fibers
• Project manage and complete assigned customer research and development projects to drive product line growth
• Data Processing, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results
• Assist in creating PURIS ingredients on Bench and Pilot scale
• DOE planning including organizing and executing experiments
• Project support from concept through commercialization
• Develop SOPs for new equipment in the food lab and keep the existing SOPs updated
• Training coworkers and new hires on using lab equipment
• Responsible for maintaining the lab equipment and keeping them calibrated
• Stay current with literature and analytical advancements and works with independently on daily tasks
• Support Customer projects by providing technical expertise on PURIS Ingredients
• Collaborate with external partners (Universities, Research Organizations, independent consultants) to develop research and data solutions, as well as influence direction of external work to support PURIS priorities
• Preserve all forms of intellectual and material property generated from the above activities, including writing patents, writing protocols for novel processes.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences within the business organization.
• Maintain excellent understanding and application of experimental design, performance specs, and the various technical tools used in product development.
• Other Projects and Duties as assigned.

. Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in food science, Meat Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with minimum 3 years relevant work experience in food industry.
• Master’s in food science, Meat Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with preferred 1-year relevant work experience in food industry.
• Proficient in Computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office applications
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of business principles.
• Data interpretation and use Statistical tools such as Minitab

Other Requirements

• Travel: up to 20%
• Must be able to travel, on occasion, to PURIS manufacturing sites
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to lift 25 to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for sit or stand for extended periods of time

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater - a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.

Check out our website (www.puris.com) or email people@purisfoods.com for more info.

PURIS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The hiring process for successful candidates includes successfully completing a team interview, background check, pre-employment physical, and negative drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | OPENNESS | GLOBAL VISION | ADAPTABILITY | PARTNERSHIP

Job Type: Full-time