Job Title: Food Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Food Scientist responsible for generating product samples, incorporating recipe modifications, and evaluating and modifying manufacturing processes. You will prepare associated technical product documents and work with existing and newly discovered ingredients and technologies to support the development of new recipes and culinary solutions. Collaborate with R&D and Sales teams to generate innovative product ideas and develop samples to meet customer requests, including creating and presenting samples to customers.

Responsibilities

• Generate product samples on the bench
• Incorporate recipe modifications
• Evaluate and modify manufacturing processes
• Prepare technical product documents
• Work with ingredients and technologies to develop new recipes
• Collaborate with R&D and Sales teams to generate innovative product ideas
• Create and present samples to customers

Essential Skills

• Food science
• New product development
• Research & development
• Chef experience
• AA in Culinary Arts
• Product development
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Food manufacturing
• FDA regulations
• Food technology
• Scale up experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have at least an AA degree
• Ability to create and develop new food products independently

Work Environment

You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings or Saturdays if necessary, from 8am to 5pm. You will report directly to the Director of R&D and be part of a team of 4. This is a full-time position based in Fullerton, with travel required 8-10 times per year to attend and present at Expos. The Fullerton facility focuses more on restaurant clients with cold fill lines, while the Orange facility is more retail-based with hot fill lines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00

Need to confirm what they have for their benefits - not sure what they pay for or not. they have not provided us with any additional information about their benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fullerton,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000