Flora Food Group
R&D Food Scientist
Hugoton, KS, US · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 hours ago
Data AnalysisExcelCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFood Science
About the role
- In this role, you'll assist with trial execution, data collection, and commissioning of new production lines, while ensuring hygiene, safety, and efficiency in our experimental platform.
- You'll also coordinate the collection of sales samples and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials with R&D project leads.
- Prepare equipment configurations and manage raw material and packaging inventory.
- Support trial execution, troubleshooting, and post-trial cleaning (CIP).
- Maintain hygiene, safety, and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment.
- Production Support & Industrial Implementation
- Support commissioning of new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations for smooth product scale-up.
- Update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations.
- Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred.
- Strong foundation in food science and process engineering
- hands-on experience on the plant floor.
- Experience in improving processes, recipes, equipment upgrades, and testing methodologies.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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