Food Scientist

Job Title : Product Manager / Product Evaluator II

Location : Dublin, CA (Onsite)

Duration : Long Term Contract

Job Description :

Provides technical support for all food product development activities. High emphasis on documentation, record keeping, reporting, sample storage, and sample demonstration preparation. Function allows staff to focus on broad strategic work.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• New Product Development Projects - Assist Product Development Managers by managing documentation and new food product demonstrations across multiple categories. Receive, log, label, and store food product sample submissions. Maintain inventory management system of product samples.
• Plan set-up, clean-up, and assist with product evaluations / cuttings, as assigned, and participate in cuttings and evaluate the organoleptic quality of products, as required. Create and distribute demonstration reports to cross-functional team.
• Execute product sample testing, as appropriate per category (ex : pH, viscosity, texture analyzer, etc.). Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
• Finished Product Specifications - Create, update, review and manage product files for finished product specifications internal specifications database system, including NLEA and ingredient statements, based on input and collaboration with supervisor, supplier, and cross-functional team members, as appropriate. Route specifications for approval.

Qualifications

Travel