Food Scientist I - (Springdale, AR)

SUMMARY:This position is responsible for developing and commercializing new and improved products and/or processes with direction from their manager. This covers all stages of product development and process development including writing new product specifications, and ensuring regulatory labeling and food safety qualifications are met. Additional assignments include developing samples/prototypes of new products, modifying existing products, optimizing existing products, developing specifications for product production labeling, and compiling cost analysis info. Essential duties include working with and influencing marketing, insights, sales, culinary, FSQA, operations and purchasing departments, coordinating with suppliers of ingredients, ensuring smooth start-up for new product production processes. This person will take on and complete special projects as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering or related position.