What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist - Applications position at The Edlong Corporation?
As Edlong’s Scientist- Applications (North America), you are responsible for leveraging your food science / culinary background to contribute to the acceleration of customer projects to commercialization by delivering solutions to customers in a timely manner. Reporting directly to the Manager – Applications (North America), you will be responsible for working in the Applications Laboratory, determining the appropriate flavors and / or flavor combinations needed to meet the specific needs of the customer while working closely with sales, marketing, and R&D. The ideal candidate must be adaptable, be willing to prioritize their work, and be proficient in working a variety of foods and beverages.
Education, Requirements, Certifications
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in food science / culinary science or a related field with at least four years of related experience and / or training within the flavor or food industry; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately follow recipes and formulas to recreate finished food and beverage concepts for demonstrations to customers.
- Apply knowledge of flavors, ingredients, and raw materials along with proper processing parameters to modify existing formulas to meet customer’s desired needs.
- Participate in employee taste panels and other sensory training activities including evaluating, tasting, and working with flavors for products including dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions with chefs, food scientists, flavorists, marketing professionals and sales teams to collaboratively create new ideas for finished food and beverages that showcase Edlong’s product portfolio.
- Support Edlong ’s Sales, Marketing, and R&D departments by working on assigned projects and completing their necessary tasks to solve customer challenges within a given deadline.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, presenting Edlong’s portfolio capabilities regularly to highlight a wide range of food & beverage applications.
- Complete inquiries and provide technical support to customers.
- Master procedures necessary for completion of projects on the personal computer in Product Development.
- Adhere to lab safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions to ensure safety when using laboratory / kitchen equipment and cleanliness within work areas to maintain a high quality of service to promote a clean and safe work environment.
- Upkeep and maintain file documentations pertaining to assigned work in a way that self- and team can access as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Culture :
Being part of the Edlong team is about more than collaboration—it’s about being part of a family of likeminded people, who act with integrity, lift each other up, and truly care about the work and good they’re doing. We care about our culture so much that we have an internal Culture Team, made up of employees from across the company, with a mission to “foster a shared purpose and emotional commitment from employees toward increasing the health of the organization by installing a culture based on trust and honest, respectful candor rooted in accountability.”
Diversity and Inclusion :
As a woman-owned company, we value individuals for the unique talents they bring. From our executive leadership team, which is proudly over 60% female, to our 38% minority representation that is 10% above industry average, we value and champion diversity and inclusion providing an environment of opportunity and growth. Every level and department at Edlong reflects this long-standing commitment.
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At Edlong, our mission is to enrich the lives of everyone we touch, making our Edlong Enriches program an integral part of who we are, and what we do. From our matching gifts program and scholarships to relief aid and company-wide volunteer efforts, we offer our employees the opportunity to contribute both time and resources to support those in need in meaningful ways. We are proud and humbled to consistently exceed our annual contribution goal of donating 1% of all net profits to industry-related initiatives around food, nutrition and health, food science education, career mentoring, and crisis aid and relief.
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