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Wayne Farms LLC

Food Technologist

Laurel, MS · On-site

Job Summary The Product Development Technologist supports and assists the Food Concept ... Partner with internal departments (Scheduling, Operations, QA, and R&D project managers to ...

Solina

Food Technologist

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in ... Food Matter." SUMMARY OF POSITION The Technologist will lead projects and document results as well ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Food Technologist

Laurel, MS · On-site

Job Summary The Product Development Technologist supports and assists the Food Concept ... Partner with internal departments (Scheduling, Operations, QA, and R&D project managers) to ...

Yum! Brands

Food Technologist

Plano, TX · On-site

$72K - $80K/yr

Experience in the food industry or quick service industry, or a strong interest in being a part of ... market research, and initial production runs. * Coordinate product and equipment testing with ...

Aspire Bakeries

Food Technologist, R&D

Newark, CA · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

About the Role We are seeking a Food Technologist, R&D to join our team at our Newark, CA bakery. As a Food Technologist, you will be accountable for developing innovative bakery products and ...

Solina

Sr. Food Technologist

Somerset, PA · On-site

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in ... Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree. * 3+ years of related ...

Mission Foods

Sr Food Technologist

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods to develop new food products.Uses knowledge of ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Food Technologist

Laurel, MS · On-site

Job Summary The Product Development Technologist supports and assists the Food Concept ... Partner with internal departments (Scheduling, Operations, QA, and R&D project managers to ...

Aspire Bakeries

Food Technologist, R&D

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

As a Food Technologist, you will be accountable for driving new product development and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring formulations meet customer expectations, regulatory standards ...

Solina

R&D Food Technologist

Somerset, NJ

... making Food Matter. SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Technologist will lead projects and document results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing ...

Aspire Bakeries

Food Technologist, R&D

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

As a Food Technologist, you will be accountable for driving new product development and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring formulations meet customer expectations, regulatory standards ...

Solina

Associate Food Technologist

Eastvale, CA · On-site

Helps R&D team in performing pilot plant tests to generate product prototypes, documents, organizes ... Continuously improves and updates food/meat science and product development skills and understands ...

Workstream

Senior Food Technologist

Strongsville, OH · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST Yost Foods, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Food Technologist to ... experience in food research & development, or a combination of education and experience

Yost Foods

Senior Food Technologist

Brunswick, OH · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST Yost Foods, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Food Technologist to ... experience in food research & development, or a combination of education and experience

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Food Technologist

Laurel, MS • On-site

Wayne Farms LLC
Meat Processing and Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

The Product Development Technologist supports and assists the Food Concept & Development Mgr(s) in the development of new product and commercialization to develop first class poultry derived products including ensuring compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in product development projects including development of basic benchtop prototype products, interaction and communication with internal or external customers, and the development and maintenance of organized documentation processes, updating as necessary
  • Develop and improve the project summary process, reviewing unusual processes with appropriate personnel
  • Assist in the commercialization of products helping to ensure product and processes meet all internal guidelines and external regulatory and legal requirements
  • Perform required data entry/ modification required for the commercialization process of key projects in Optiva or other software including formula finalization, procurement of ingredient and packaging regulatory and purchasing documents, specification development, obtaining customer specification sign-off and validation of cooking or reconstitution instructions
  • Partner with internal departments (Scheduling, Operations, QA, and R&D project managers to coordinate plant scale up activities (i.e. protocol pre and post meetings, data collection protocol, specification changes, etc.)
  • Wear and ensure other wear all required personal protection equipment in areas where mandatory promoting a zero-accident environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of technical processes with the ability to apply continuous process improvement skills to on-going projects
  • Knowledge of project management with ability to assist and contribute to projects from inception, monitoring, follow-up through completion
  • Knowledge of practical laboratory skills and basic understanding of statistics
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and in a timely and professional manner
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
  • Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency.

Education

  • Bachelors' degree in Food Science or other closely related field of study from an accredited institution

Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year related experience in food product development; experience with product development within the poultry industry preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • May be required to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to work extended or unusual shifts if needed (Weekend, holiday or extended) to meet deadline
  • Ability to move freely about the facility
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.


 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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