Date Posted: 01/29/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 477315

Job Title: Food Science Formulation Scientist

Job Location: Valhalla, NY, USA, 10595

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: 8am-5pm, Mon - Fri

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate ($): 46.00

Max Hourly Rate ($): 50.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Food Industry, Laboratory, Research and Development (R&D), Science, Scientist

Job Description

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s or masters degree in food science & technology, Food Chemistry or related field

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 3-5 yrs. of experience in the Food Industry or related area

• Proven expertise in utilization of scientific method and critical thinking to drive robust research programs and deliver results

• Understanding of food chemistry, carbohydrates, product formulation and development, ingredient technology, and food safety

• Functional knowledge of analytical test methodologies and data interpretation

• Ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources.

• Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to independently lead multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, leveraging project management tools.

• Self-starter with good oral and written communication and presentation skills, the ability to work with various personalities and work styles,

• Technical curiosity and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams

• Positive learner--highly creative individual with desire to gain and apply knowledge to new products/opportunities

• Ability to travel when needed

Position Overview:

Research scientist for the Beverage Ingredient Science & Technology (S&T). Conduct and support ingredient application programs to identify and validate new ingredient and formulation technologies that drive advantage across the global Beverage portfolio.

Job Details:

• Support and drive technical evaluation of new ingredient and formulation technologies for the Beverage portfolio (Sports and Fitness, Hydration, and CSD)

• Conduct hands-on application assessment & testing at both the bench and in pilot plant leveraging experimental design

• Support interaction and linkage to key S&T programs between beverage categories to ensure program alignment and technology transfer to Regional teams

• Identify and leverages external partners to source new ingredients and technologies

• Assess technology applicability in beverage products and delivers proven solutions to product development teams

• Support and work with technical program leaders to deliver technical solutions to improve the nutrition and performance of beverage products, leveraging expertise in food physical chemistry and food ingredient functionality

• Initiate and build SME network with global R&D peers to transfer & implement new technologies for global teams

• Primary accountability will be focused on supporting and driving capability programs and application assessment - focused on functional ingredients and clean label preservatives ingredients that includes: model formula application, identify technical unlocks for beverage compatibility, shelf -stability validation and sensory assessment

• Work closely with S&T technical pillar team members in identifying holistic ingredient formulation solutions and transfer the same to product development for landing zone opportunities

• Demonstrates technology applicability and potential, leveraging protocept development and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences

• Leverages strong partnerships with external and internal experts (analytical, sensory, academia) to resolve key technical challenges

• Performs basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to assess viability

• Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups

*Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. *

*Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. *

Benefits:

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