Scientist I
Core
Lead flavor and seasoning development for innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and productivity initiatives across the Snacks portfolio.
Role type
Scientist I (Food Science)
Builds
New and improved snack products
Domain
Food & Beverage / Flavor Technology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
flavor and seasoning functionality understanding, experimental design, data analysis, project management, formulation systems knowledge
Preferred skills
snack foods category experience, sensory evaluation methodologies, pilot plant studies support, product lifecycle management tools
Technologies
Microsoft Office, data management systems
Responsibilities
Lead flavor and seasoning development for innovation and quality improvement; Collaborate with suppliers to identify ingredient solutions; Design and conduct flavor and sensory evaluations; Analyze technical data and provide recommendations; Coordinate pilot plant and manufacturing trials; Maintain project documentation and flavor libraries; Monitor marketplace trends and competitive products.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, 3+ years experience