Sr. Technologist - Dairy Foods R&D

Sr.

Technologist - Dairy Foods R&D

Refrigerated Sweet Snacks Senior Technologist:

The Refrigerated Sweet Snacks Senior Technologist will support a team of food scientists conducting research for product development, formula optimization, and foundational learning projects for the Kozy Shack and Goya businesses.

The setting may change day-to-day and includes pilot plant, lab, office, and manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:


* Executing and supporting benchtop, pilot plant, and production plant experiments, finished product performance testing, dairy product taste evaluations, and technical service support


* Developing proficiency on-the-job in benchtop and pilot plant make relating to refrigerated desserts


* Weighing ingredients; and using and modifying detailed formulations and procedures


* Preparing and evaluating samples, submitting analytical testing, and conducting sensory evaluations


* Communicating data and documenting results and observations in ELN (electronic lab notebook)


* Updating and writing SOPs (standard operating procedures)


* Leading shelf-life studies and supporting turnovers


* Interpreting and updating specifications


* Leading small independent projects with guidance

Required Competencies and Skills:


* Accurate and efficient attention to detail


* Good communication and organization skills


* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


* Good understanding in experimental and scientific approach with solid data analysis capability


* Good computer skills and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.

and ability to learn new computer systems/applications quickly


* Knowledge of laboratory and safety procedures/PPE (personal protective equipment)


* Knowledge of safe food handling and GMPs (good manufacturing practices)


* Desire to develop technical depth in dairy


* Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds of food materials


* Ability to stand for extended periods of time


* Ability to travel up to 20%

Experience & Education:


* High School Diploma or higher


* Has 2+ years of technical experience with established and demonstrated skillset applicable to competencies and requirements for the role

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