Entry Level R&D Food Technologist

Description

For four generations, the Schuman family has earned a reputation for delivering world-class cheese to customers around the globe. Whether importing the best cheeses from Europe, making award-winning cheeses, or crafting inspired new products including plant based cheeses, Schuman Cheese has maintained its core purpose: to enhance everyday eating experiences with the highest quality cheese.

At Schuman Cheese we are seeking an R&D Technologist to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. This is a newly created position to meet our increasing business needs. This role will focus on supporting product-process development/ improvement and pilot testing.

Essential Duties -

• Assist the R&D team in conducting work in the areas of product-process development / improvement and scale up as assigned.
• Conduct related physico-chemical analytical work, sensory and shelf life studies as directed.
• Create and provide product samples for cross-functional evaluation and for customers.
• Participate in evaluating competitor products as well as novel and alternate ingredients.
• Maintain the labs and pilot plant in a clean and excellent working condition.
• Participate in product evaluation and ideation.
• Document R&D work and prepare and submit reports maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in product scale up at remote facilities as required.

Qualifications

Qµalifications and Qµalities -

• BS in Food Science or related field.
• One year R&D experience in dairy or food.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, analytical chemistry, rheology, shelf life, sensory studies and food safety.
• Deliver quality work within the assigned timeline.
• Quick learner with adaptability and integrity.

Other requirements -

• Ability to taste dairy and plant based products and ingredients; identify and compare color, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel etc. for sensory evaluation and product development purpose.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. of weight.
• Some travel to remote facilities, food shows and conferences.

Why work for us?

• Comprehensive benefit plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer funded HSA
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Company provided short & long term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and paid pregnancy leave
• Great vacation plan with 3 weeks of time off accrued in your first year
• 401k Retirement plan with company contribution
• Opportunities for growth
• Product Discount

Salary : $67,000 - $75,000