Food Scientist

Job TitleResponsibilities:Prepare for and represent Client with customers, trade organizations, and trade meetings and conventions including:Work with customers to meet their needs regarding flavor, nutritional, and label claims.Develop new products that follow regulatory and market trends.Maintain relationships with suppliers and utilize their insight to develop new products and troubleshoot existing issues.Maintain relationships with industry associations and regulatory trends.Prepare all necessary reports as required by customersDevelop and maintain formulation strategies for existing and new product development includingUnderstanding the synergy between/among functional ingredients.Understand processing parameters and effects on ingredients.Understand scale up process from benchtop to production.Utilize consistent formulation calculations/tools.Support and complete benchtop samples includingSupport analytical equipment and data collection tools.Providing and updating R&D laboratory tools, utensils, supplies, etcWork with purchasing department/suppliers to ensure necessary materials/ingredients are in house for benchtop samplesRequest necessary paperwork, logistical information and pricing to determine applicability of material for project needs.Organize and retain benchtop and trial samples for further review and shelf life analysisCoordinate, manage, monitor, and document plant trialsUnderstand the transfer of formulas from benchtop to line trialProvide paperwork & instructions to production team to run production line trialsCollect data, samples, and attend to detail during production line trials and first production runsOrganize and file collected data for future referenceWork on current formulations to make any changes as directed by management teamsSupport nutritional and labeling strategy and proof labeling informationDetermine appropriate nutritional database and maintain administrative relationship.Work side by side & when necessary, provide assistance as needed to other Food Techs and R&D Application Specialist.Create first draft tentative nutritional labels when necessaryMaintain proofing standards according to the FDA's Code of Federal Regulations. Proof and review nutritional panels for packagingCommunicate with other department and other R&D team members to work strategically through projectsPrepare all necessary reports required by department headsCommunicate with sales team on project timelines and updatesUtilize change process management project tools to update projects & manage timelines.Requirements:Experience formulating Candy2 years of hands-on experience in Food Science within the food industry, contributing to product developmentUnderstanding multi-ingredient functionalityExperience in new product development and formulationsSelf-MotivatedExcellent computer skillsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work well with othersAdditional Responsibilities:Assist Food Technologist & R&D Application Specialist on projects as time allowsContinue additional ingredient education and model current processing systemsAssist in sourcing and trialing new ingredients as neededSet up and operate equipment needed for sample productionUse ingredients knowledge, processing experience, and project goals to define processing specifications in conjunction with the quality departmentAssist with product issues (processing, formulation, quality, etc.) with the understanding of scientific principles to prove root cause and provide processing or formulation solutionsEducation:BS degree, or higher, in Food ScienceWe offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.