Research Scientist

Job Category:

Research & Development

Job Family:

Research and Development

Job Description:

As a Research Scientist you will develop new and innovative products and manufacturing processes to meet customer’ needs.

Modify existing products and processes to improve overall quality or costs.

Develop or identify new or more cost effective ingredients and production methods.

Support contract manufacturing customers on projects, trials and startups.

This position is located at our manufacturing facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Relocation benefits are offered, in addition to a $10,000 relocation bonus, if relocating more than 50 miles for the position.

What you'll do:


* Work in production and pilot plant locations.


* Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports.


* Develop a basic understanding of the R&D product development SOP.


* Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.


* Good communication skills, both written & verbal are required.


* Exercise a good understanding of Schreiber Foods product categories, including regulatory standards and Schreiber Foods labeling practices.


* Develop a high level of expertise in a specific product category.


* Become intimately involved in new ingredient and formula set-up by developing specifications, plant production SOP manuals, production manuals, and formula guidelines.


* Plan and conduct scale-up trials at a customer's request or for Schreiber product development.


* Commercialize newly developed and approved prototypes.


* Serve as effective R&D and Customer Product Solutions POD team member.


* Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers.


* Identify, explore, and implement the use of new ingredients and manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, sales, and profitability of Schreiber Foods.


* Develop products, processes, and technology that are robust and use sound experimental design to validate.


* Maintain strong application of scientific method.


* Exercise excellent listening and communication skills, such as conveying technical concepts to others, writing detailed technical reports, and effectively conducting presentations to inform and influence decisions of others.


* Apply scientific principles and understandings to evaluate ideas and opportunities.


* Develop and expand global network of contacts within food & dairy industries, and academia.


* Apply good business sense to determine applicability to our businesses.

What you need to succeed:


* Bachelor's degree in food/dairy science or a related field.


* 1-3 years' experience in research and/or product development.


* Cultured dairy products manufacturing experience preferred.


* Strong analytical and dairy component understanding.


* Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.


* Ability to ...