Flavor Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Racine, WI (Job ID 9577938)

Description

Job Title: Flavor Scientist
Location: Racine, WI (53403)
Salary: $70-75,000
Shift: Mon-Fri | 8am-4pm

The Flavor Scientist works under the guidance of the R&D Manager on R&D projects, including developing new products and testing methods, process optimization, cost savings, regulation/documentation, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Perform lab procedures and testing for product parameters for dairy slurry and powders.
• Understand and conduct basic experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Create formulations for products containing dairy materials, enzymes, flavor chemicals, and other common food ingredients.
• Be able to taste and smell food/beverage/flavor samples for new product development, quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Record project details, maintain batch sheets, prepare graphs and charts based on testing results, and write project closure reports.
• Proactively communicate with supervisor and team members for project progress, with curiosity to initiate new projects for future products, production optimization, and cost savings projects.
• Be able to assist the Director and Manager of R&D in leading the teamwork.
• Responsible for backing up QA on performing test samples and backing up R&D on repeat sample preparation, documentation, and lab organizing

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in biotechnology - enzyme hydrolysis, food science, and spray drying technology.
• Be able to complete enzyme-related projects independently, including formulation and bench sample preparation, adjustment for scale-up, and production troubleshooting.
• Be able to develop simple testing methods based on literature and be familiar with the whole process of analytical method development based on the available equipment
• Have basic knowledge of advanced analytical instruments, preferably with lab experience.
• Understand basic principles of food ingredients, including dairy materials, flavor ingredients, emulsifiers, starches, etc.
• Understand and have the ability to create nutritional values and product specifications and have basic knowledge of food regulations.
• Have strong communication skills to work with interdisciplinary departments for various projects; Document and record project details, batch sheets, and testing results; periodically report progress.
• With oversight of the market and industry trends, new technology in the food and food ingredient industry, and new analytical technology/instrument in food science and related fields.
• Have the ability to initiate various types of new projects.

Requirements:
Education: Advanced degree in food science or related field of study (food chemistry and/or product development a plus).
Experience: 4-8 years technical experience in a food laboratory. Working knowledge of food chemistry: protein, carbohydrates, fats and their interactions.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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