Food Scientist

Job Description
Join Jack Link's in as a Food Scientist key role in the development and execution of corporate Research and Development (R&
D) initiatives includingnew product innovation, brand maintenance projects, and product and process improvement. This position will play a major role in helping the company achieve its aggressive growth objectives through appropriate uses of technology and innovation in new product development, packaging, quality control, and operations.
The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Manage individual projects:

Formula creation – providing technical knowledge to achieve organoleptic &
shelf life goals
Sourcing and verification of raw ingredients and other materials
Collaboration on developing manufacture process to deliver concept
Perform sensory reviews of product improvements, new products, or competitive samples
Collaboration with Operations, QA, and other R&
D staff to schedule and execute plant trials
Provide necessary input for new product cost analysis
Collaboration with Operations, QA, and other R&
D staff to schedule and execute plant trials
Hands on technical development and commercialization of new products in line with the NPD process
Shelf-life studies
Working cross functionally to deliver projects on time, in budget and with good first-time production quality
Document and maintain records of test formulas, procedures, and net outcomes
Innovation pipeline, near term and three year outlook:
Researching potential new flavor, texture, &
platform opportunities
Quality &
product improvements, plant support:

Identify potential quality improvements
Identify potential product cost savings
Champion quality awareness as well as maintain product quality across the product lines
Continuously improve product and processes for greater product quality and profitability
Help problem solve &
resolve issues that arise at plant level
Continuous Improvement of R&
D systems (filing system, templates, process &
procedures):
Create and maintain product and processing specifications
Build and maintain nutritional values/product labeling and regulatory requirements
Log and maintain records of test formulas, procedures, and net outcomes
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary