What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Scientist - Springdale, Arkansas position at Inova Health System?
Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the worlds best-known companies.
Location : Springdale, Arkansas Summary : Completes Griffith US Product Development projects and technical initiatives to develop new and optimized products for key clients that support the overall Griffith Foods business strategy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities : Functions as a scientist to develop new and optimized products in execution of technical activities that support key clients and the overall Griffith Foods business strategy.Applies food science principles in research and development.Works with limited independence, exercising ingenuity and judgment in the approach to tasks. Responsible for the design, planning, execution, and reporting of experiments and projects.Works within assigned priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently. Use technical and problem-solving skills to approach projects.Communicates project progress internally and externally with clients and suppliers. Completes product formulation activities to drive efficient production of safe and regulatory compliant food products.Follows Product Development processes to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of function.Supports Innovation and Sensory activities that support the long-term strategy of the organization. Represents Product Development in professional business relationships with GLUS client and supplier base.Responsible for maintaining the security of all information regarding product formulas and related confidential information.Conducts reverse engineering on competitive products.Reformulates existing products for product improvement or cost savings opportunities.Functions as a technical resource for various departments.Drives new product concepts for product category by contributing ideas.Applies culinary fundamentals and knowledge into development strategy.Maintains GLP's, GMP's and all required laboratory records, using electronic systems and written protocols. Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or related technical degree. Minimum 2-3 years experience of Research & Product Development or Quality Systems experience within the food industry.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Must be able to eat and taste animal protein products and allergens including but not limited to wheat, dairy, and egg.Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team.Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful.Travel up to 20%.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGriffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics : race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and / or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.
