Food Scientist
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $85,000.00 USD Annually
Description: The Judge Group is in search of a Food Scientist to join an exceptional and innovative, high-growth Food Manufacturer in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago.

Food Scientist-R&D to perform food product development work to meet project objectives. Projects will include commercialization of new products, Shelf-life Management, Creation and Management of Sensory Programs, Quality Improvement and Cost Optimization of existing products and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Executes small scale and large-scale plant tests
• Creates and manages product specifications
• Performed and manage sensory evaluations
• Manage shelf-life studies.
• Maintains accurate and complete records, analyzes reports
• Utilizes a working knowledge of plant processes and facilities
• Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products.
• Leads commercialization of product changes and implementation of new items and processes.
• Identify and lead projects to drive revenue and margin growth for the organization.

Skills/Proficiencies:

• Strong technical/analytical skills
• Good time management and multitasking skills
• Computer skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience:

• BS Food Science, Chemistry, or similar field
• Master's Degree in Food science, Animal Science, Meat Science a big plus!
• 1-2 years in food product development experience on the meat industry

Contact: spsmith@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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