What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Scientist position at J&K Ingredients?
Job Summary: As an R&D Scientist, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative food products, improving existing formulations, and ensuring product safety and quality. If you have a passion for food science, a strong background in chemistry, and experience in the ingredients and flavors industry, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
- Conduct research and experiments to develop new food ingredients, additives, and flavors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality assurance, and production, to create and optimize formulations.
- Utilize your expertise in fermentation processes to enhance product attributes.
- Implement preservation techniques to extend shelf life and maintain product quality.
- Investigate and apply mold inhibitors to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using various laboratory techniques.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
- Document research findings, experimental procedures, and results accurately.
- Participate in sensory evaluations and consumer testing.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and scientific advancements.
Essential Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
- Ingredients and Flavors industry experience is essential.
- Proficiency in fermentation processes.
- Knowledge of preservation methods.
- Familiarity with mold inhibitors and their applications.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Local candidates preferred (position not eligible for relocation).
Education/Certification/Licensing:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in R&D within the food industry.
Physical Demands/Work Environment (The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Works near moving mechanical parts in a warehouse environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by J&K Ingredients, will be provided.
lifting: Use of upper body and back muscles to lift totes or boxes with a weight of up to 55lbs on a regular basis.
stooping: Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
kneeling: Resting on knee or knees.
crouching: Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine.
reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
standing: For extended periods of time.
finger dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
grasping: Using fingers and palm on an object.
TALKING: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
HEARING: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Medium work; exerts up to 50 lbs. force regularly.
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In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job Descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.