Food Scientist

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Food Scientist:

Position type: Contract - 40 hrs./wk.
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Louisville, CO (onsite)

As a Food Scientist you will:
This is a technically focused position within the Research Innovation organization. The incumbent is responsible for researching and developing ingredients products and processing innovation and commercialization in plant-based food and beverage product categories. Specifically, this position would be highly focused on plant-based beverages. Primary responsibilities developing product formulas processing procedures and product/raw materials specification for product renovation superior value cost-out and line extension of existing product offerings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute the development of prototype products processes in lab pilot plant and at manufacturing scale. Maintain rigorous technical and experiment documentation. Lead manage technical learning plans and RI timelines.


• Activate supplier relationships to secure the necessary ingredients that align with company standards.


• Deliver trusted science through appropriate research and development statistical methods and technical reporting.


• Leverage sensory and consumer testing insights to create great-tasting high-performing products that delight consumers and are superior to the competitive set.


• Ensure all developed products meet internal and external guidelines for nutrition regulatory affairs food labeling and 3rd party certifications.


• Own the commercialization of products from ideation through scale-up and retail launch. Work with and provide technical product leadership to cross-functional teams including but not limited to Marketing Sales Business Development Operations Finance Engineering and Quality Assurance.


• Understand and apply trends and technologies to enable the development of next generation of products in new and adjacent plant-based food categories.
  
  


• Develop and execute IP strategies where applicable.


• All other duties as assigned.
  
  The ideal candidate will have:
  
  Education and Experience:


• The following combination of education and experience is required for this position:
  Bachelor's degree in food science engineering nutrition or closely related field with at least 10 years of relevant progressive experience
  Master's degree in food science engineering nutrition or closely related field with at least 8 years of relevant progressive experience. PhD degree in in food science engineering nutrition or closely related field with at least 4 years of relevant progressive experience


• Demonstrated product design and commercialization capabilities with successful in-market food products with meaningful points of difference and deliver against increasing consumer expectations on clean pure and simple ingredients is required.


• Prior experience working with plant-based foods is preferred especially beverages.
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities:


• Highly skilled in empirical scientific approach in design development and experimental analysis through to reporting. Experience with Microsoft Project building and maintaining timelines. PMP Certification a plus.


• Passionate about creating rapid prototyping development and commercialization of ideas


• Articulate in sensory and consumer testing methodologies


• Experience in design-thinking and applying creativity to technical challenges


• Ability to create great tasting consumer delighting plant-based foods and beverages


• Experience with food safety HACCP and quality regulations and programs required


• Working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations required


• Working knowledge of non-gmo and organic ingredients and regulations preferred


• Skilled in consumer trends in ingredients and nutrition


• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills


• Solid project management skills and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams


• Ability to assess project technical feasibility and articulating results with non-technical audiences


• Ability to work with limited supervision as well as in a team


• Strong time management capabilities


• Must be willing to travel up to 30

Ability to safely work in a variety of environments including office laboratory and/or manufacturing plant settings where occupational noise and other hazards may exist. Position requires moderate lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting above 25 pounds

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Amanda Bazurto-Smith
Recruiter

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $45 - $50 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)


• ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)


• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)


• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

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