Java House

Sr. Product Development Food Scientist

Indianapolis, IN · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 61 days ago

StatisticsLogisticsProcurementGMPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeFood Science

About the role

We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.
Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages.
We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

Leads product development projects (innovation, renovation, alternate materials) from concept to commercialization.
Designs new products based on targeted flavor profile, texture, color, shelf life and nutritional content while maintaining adherence to government and industry standards.
Creates nutrition labels and ingredient lists using nutrition labeling software and understanding of government regulations.
Develops specifications for finished products with physical, chemical, and sensory.
Develops batching instructions for pilot plant and operations.
Generates and optimizes costs of formulations in collaboration with procurement and finance.
Collaborates with ingredient vendors to obtain best product results, costing and supply.
Leads pilot and commercial scale up trials and monitors first three commercial productions.
Regularly collaborates with Operations and advises solutions for production issues.
Maintains and organizes physical and electronic formulation records.

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related disciplines required.
Minimum of 7 years of food industry product development experience.
Experience leading product development projects from concept to commercialization.
Excellent mathematical skills and knowledge of, or ability to learn, statistical analysis required.
Computer literacy including competency with Microsoft Office and demonstrated ability to operate complex software programs required.
Working knowledge of government regulations and rules of certification bodies such as Kosher, Halal, Organic, and others as applicable to business.
Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend Must possess visual acuity to document company records Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
Assures all activities follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures.

The duties in this position are expected to evolve over time as a result of the company’s growth and expansion into new technologies.

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