SummaryThe ideal Food Scientist candidate will have an integral role in leading the product development of our next wave product innovations in healthy beverages and snacks, while also developing technical support to our growing dairy business. We are looking for a candidate with a strong food science foundation, insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated expertise in product innovation, to help Chobani advance its' mission of making healthy and delicious foods for all.
Responsibilities- Execute research and development plans and strategies for product development in support of company objectives, in particular on new food platforms beyond yogurt.
- Design and execute experiments based on project objectives, excellent record keeping, data collection and analysis and preparing project summaries.
- Plan and carry out development work in lab and pilot scale; design, develop, and lead tests to qualify new products and to support changes to existing products.
- Conduct and develop new analytical measurements in support of new product designs & new processing technologies.
- Manage technical development projects focusing on product development, process, and product care to help Chobani improve and launch more innovative food and beverage products.
- Lead and document development projects all the way from conceptualization to commercialization - this includes budget and target within certain time constraints.
- Communicate project requirements and recommendations as well as status to internal customers and external stakeholders.
- Lead, assist, and work directly with plant processing and production personnel to ensure trial runs and start-up operations are properly performed.
- Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing procedures and practices.
Requirements- Minimum B.S. Food/Dairy Science or related life science degree. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of food industry experience required in dairy beverages. Milk Filtration and Aseptic processing knowledge is preferred.
- Extensive ingredients (stabilizers, alternative sweeteners), flavor development, and product processing and stability knowledge.
- Background in process and product development and commercialization of food processes is required. Dairy UHT Aseptic processing would be a big bonus. Proven track record of leading product development projects including timeline development / management, testing / trials, operational launch and scale.
- Familiarity with basic research tools and statistical analysis.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something from the ground up.
- Innate curiosity for understanding complex food systems from a physical and chemical perspective.
- Maintain clean & safe manufacturing environment within all facilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Must be a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time.
- Willingness to travel (25%).
The salary range for this full-time position is $94,000.00 - $147,950.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
