Sr. Food Scientist

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Job#: 2084520

Job Description:

Sr. Food Scientist (Bakery Category)

Position Summary:

Provide strategic leadership and expertise in food technology, focusing on product technical services and quality maintenance.

Ensure all tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and accurately to support and enhance the performance of the Food Technology team in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR).

Essential Job Functions:

·Evaluate and recommend new processes, programs, equipment, and technologies relevant to manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance, or retail.

·Lead internal and external teams as a subject matter expert to develop and improve product processes while managing costs and maintaining or enhancing product quality.

·Oversee activities and projects with both internal manufacturing facilities and external contracted manufacturers for food and non-food consumer products; monitor regulatory and technological changes impacting the industry.

·Provide leadership to manufacturing operations to troubleshoot product and processing issues and implement effective solutions.

·Collaborate with plant teams to align manufacturing processes across multiple locations, improving product quality, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

·Demonstrate excellence in project planning and execution, optimizing resources to accelerate project completion.

·Conduct pilot plant development work and execute plant trials for new products and processes.

·Reformulate products to reduce ingredient and manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving quality.

·Offer technical support related to testing techniques and quality assurance procedures.

·Prepare and maintain material specification documentation.

·Audit batching operations and analyze consumer feedback; manage follow-up projects to enhance product quality.

·Train and mentor Product Development Specialists within the Food Technology team.

·Collaborate with Sensory Manager to organize and coordinate consumer panels.

·Review product label proofs to ensure compliance with labeling and claim regulations.

·Adhere to established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, high-quality foods that meet regulatory and company standards.

·Supervise and coach direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.

·Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems.

·Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or a related field.

·3+ years of progressive technical experience in the food industry.

·Proven excellence in project planning, problem-solving, and execution.

·Strong oral and written communication skills.

·Prior experience in Food Product Development is required.

·Ingredient Analysis: Study the chemical and physical properties of ingredients like flour, yeast, sugar, and fats to understand how they interact during baking.

·Product Development: Create new baked products or improve existing ones by experimenting with formulations, textures, flavors, and shelf life.

·Process Optimization: Refine baking processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality in commercial production.

·Quality Control: Ensure products meet safety and quality standards through rigorous testing and analysis.

·Research & Development: Collaborate with food manufacturers to innovate and solve technical challenges in baking.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe.

When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.

We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.

Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Required Skill Profession

Life Scientists