GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the direction of Manager, Product Development, perform and execute activities (e.g. lab experiments, plant trials, commercialization trials, documentation) that requires technical skills in food science, chemistry, microbiology, food processing and packaging
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Design, coordinate and conduct experiments in the lab, processing plant and field environments
• Collect, analyze and interpret data; report findings to Supervisor
• Provide technical assistance to other R&D team members and others as requested
• Adhere to all field and plant quality, GMP and food safety standards
• Act as a liaison for training and guidance throughout the scale-up production trials and commercialization of new products and process developments
• Develop and issue product packaging, graphic, nutritional and product specifications
• Manage product specification systems based in EtQ and other R&D databases such as Genesis, R&D, Nutritional Software, and assure up to date specifications are in distribution
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas
• Other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
• 1-2 years of food technologist experience required; fresh-cut produce company experience preferred
• Working knowledge of food technology and processing with emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables
• Computer skills as related to data entry and analysis
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to work with a diverse work force
• Occasional travel to regional processing plants for trials
• Bilingual in English / Spanish a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) up to 15 lbs.
WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work beyond regular business hours as business needs require
• Occasional flexible work schedule after normal office hours to support plant trials
• Ability to travel up to 10% required
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• B.S. degree in Food Science or related Biosciences required
• Fresh-Cut vegetable processing background preferred but not required
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