Food Scientist / Technologist | All American Foods, Inc., MANKATO, MN
With over 38 years in the food manufacturing industry, All American Foods, Inc. continues to expand and with growth, comes new opportunities! AAFI is excited to be adding a new Food Scientist to our Research & Development team. We are a company that keeps its biggest assets, our employees, at the forefront of each decision and puts a focus on home / work life balance. Staying in line with the culture at All American Foods, we are looking for a candidate that is eager to fill this new position, playing a crucial role in expanding & supporting our Pro Mix® Value-Add product line!
Superior Benefits Include :
- Additional paid days off between Christmas and New Years
- Up to $26,000, per child, of tuition assistance for post-secondary education
- Retirement Savings (Profit Sharing and 401K) with company contribution up to 11% of pay
- Disability and Life Insurance paid 100% by the Company
- Company Paid Community Support / Volunteer Days
- Employee Emergency Assistance Program
We bring :
Autonomy in a flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and to own the outcome of it.A new position where you focus on product development and customer interfacing during customization process.An eagerness to be part of a team that continuously learns, collaborates and supports one another.A wage that will be based on experience .What you bring :
B.S. degree in Food Science, Cereal Science, Chemistry, or related field - Equivalent work experience also acceptableMinimum of 1 year of experience in product development is beneficialAble to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screenKey responsibility examples include :
DevelopmentNew product developmentIngredient screening and assessmentDemo conceptsPropose / Design new experimentation procedures as well as utilize existing proceduresEmploy a solutions mindset during product developmentPlant trial support as neededSales SupportSupport the sales team with technical knowledge to help market our products to customers.Comfortable interacting with customers to showcase our capabilitiesSkillsets :
Proficient in standard Windows applications, minimum Excel.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong networking skillsExcellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities among cross-functional teamsRelationships :
Reports to Director of Research & Development.Works closely with Sales, Procurement, Quality, Engineering & ManufacturingLearn about us at and apply with your resume electronically.
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programVision insuranceSchedule :
8-hour day shiftMonday to FridayNo nightsNo weekendsNo HolidaysWork Location : In person
Salary : $26,000
