Junior Food Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

This is a 6-month contract that could turn into something potentially longer located in the Plano area.

Monday to Friday

8am to 3pm

30 hours a week

35.00 to $39.00 per hour (DOE)

Job Duties & Required

Lead Dip / Salsa innovation projects through formulation and processing interaction.

Effectively manage projects and progress against key milestone, complete deliverables.

Partner with product scientists to define process designs & optimize process settings.

Drive quality improvements through optimization of processes and thermal process steps.

Utilize experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations.

Provide trial and commercialization support to products at manufacturing facilities.

Capable of interacting with other employees to independently identify and organize resources for conducting experiments.

Capable of applying basic analytical measurements such as moisture, pH, color and viscosity (training will be provided).

Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills.

Required Skills :

Associate degree in Scienve or Engineering, or B.S., degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.

Good knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid flow, unit operations.

Some knowledge of experimental design, and product development preferable but not required.

Possess strong work ethic and ability to be a self-starter.

Outstanding teamwork and communication skills.

Strong organization, documentation, and project management skills.

Demonstrated and adapts to change well with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peer.

Available to work during regular work hours.

Company Description

Since 1951, Snelling has helped match exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, and we continue to set the standard of excellence in our field. By combining our award-winning history with industry-leading technology, our team has what it takes to solve your most complex recruiting challenges or connect you with the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.

Company Description

Since 1951, Snelling has helped match exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, and we continue to set the standard of excellence in our field. By combining our award-winning history with industry-leading technology, our team has what it takes to solve your most complex recruiting challenges or connect you with the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.