R&D Food Scientist Teplice

Knowledge of a range of sciences and their applications to food
Background in shelf life studies and basic sensory validation
Project Management
Proactive attitudes in approaching technical solutions
Ability to communicate well and interact with others to accomplish research goals
Ability to independently develop products from idea to commercialization
Experience with coordination of new product development and launch
Able to work on several large projects, multi-tasking and managing priorities
High personal standards of ownership, accountability and initiative
Belief in continuous improvement
Inquisitive and open minded
Driven with a sense of urgency
Positive and dynamic attitude to get things done
Self-motivated and results driven
Articulate and thoughts are well-organized
Statistical skills – experimental design
Good Laboratory Practices

Company catering
Foreign business trips
Educational courses, training
Corporate events
Meal tickets / catering allowance
Holidays 5 weeks
13th monthly salary
Flexible start/end of working hours
Refreshments on workplace
Contributions to the pension / life insurance
Discount on company products / services


NABÍRÁME MUŽE I ŽENY
Naše inzeráty jsou v některých případech psány v ženském nebo mužském rodě. Tento postup byl zvolen výhradně proto, aby bylo dosaženo co nejvyšší plynulosti textu. V žádném případě se nevyjadřuje genderově podmíněný nebo diskriminační přístup naší společnosti k uchazečům a uchazečkám o volná pracovní místa.

Conducts all phases of product development with minimum supervision (gathers data, designs, plans and conducts experiments) on current and new products / raw materials, exploring methods to improve cost, quality, flavor, texture, caloric value, convenience and/or physical/chemical composition of products.
Selects appropriate methods, tests and procedures for testing. Development activities may include: Key supplier/partner interaction and ideation, new concept creation, cost optimization and reformulations.
Conduct appropriate risk assessments and provide recommendations for resolution of issues.
Investigate and set standards for safety and quality.
Ensures products meet regulatory requirement and are safe, through proper formulation, shelf life testing and collaboration with the Legal and Regulatory Departments
Effectively documents details of experiments: objectives, formulas, methodology, required equipment, equipment setup, prepares and presents written reports and proposes / implements next steps
Develops and writes experimental formulas, manufacturing procedures, and specifications for finished products – including nutritional sheets.
Maintains all developmental records in an orderly, comprehensive manner.
Conducts sensory evaluation through internal panels screening and coordinates external sensory for all assigned projects.
Cross-Functional Project Leadership, interfacing with Marketing, QA, Manufacturing and Packaging Development. Lead technical product development activities and may co-lead commercialization efforts.
Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of project objectives in a fast-paced, priority shifting environment.
Ensures Regional NPD Goals are met, properly resourced and meets the needs of the regional business.
Identifies, develops and implements experiments to exploit emerging technologies and ingredients that can be applied to increase profitability and quality.
Transfer new product technology and documentation to Merisant manufacturing sites.
Develops products including bench, pilot and production scale-ups while establishing manufacturing processes and procedures in collaboration with Process Engineer.
Provide technical support to Commercial teams on ingredients, functionality of ingredients and competitive landscape of products.