Senior Food Scientist - Sauces/Condiments

CSG Talent are currently working with a high growth sauces & condiments manufacturer who have strong investment & large growth plans. We are looking to hire a senior scientist to play a key role in innovative new product developments to work in line with strategic growth plans within the business.

Please note, this role requires relocation to Georgia. Relocation assistance is offered to facilitate the move.

Responsibilities:

• Independently provides bench, lab, and Pilot Plant related work activities to support the development of new products, product line extensions, duplications, product/process improvements, and cost improvements. Leads development of effective, repeatable specifications used at production scale and transitions the products to manufacturing sites.
• Provides leadership to others in the department and is seen as an expert throughout the company. Acts as a technical resource and mentor to facilitate skill enhancement for the product development team. Provides operational support. Supports training for new technologists, demonstrating lab safety, procedures and techniques.
• Provides on-site and off-site support of scale-ups tests, first productions and quality assurance practices of the developed product through the commercialization process and identify areas for improvement to facilitate department operations. Can include Customers on-site support of productions.
• Supports the Ingredient Specialist in vetting new/alternative materials and suppliers for raw materials in compliance with established quality assurance standards.

Requirements:

• Experience within food scientist, R&D or product development settings with a specific focus on sauces, condiments, syrups or creamers (or similar style products) .
• Proven track record relating to new product development (end to end process leadership).
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with the team.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, food safety, and related regulations.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Harry Barker at CSG Talent for further details or click apply.