To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, composition, analysis, processes and regulations
Strong technical skills and good relevant industrial experience
Solid culinary foundation with a background in food science principles
Strong attention to detail and meticulous in paperwork preparation
Good understanding of production and process scale up
Ability to develop and execute action plans for each project including experimental design, bench top, pilot plant, plant trials and commercialization
Ability to evaluate and utilize technical information from internal and external sources
Ability to lead development and implementation of key product improvements, productivity initiatives, new products and line extensions
Ability to work with suppliers to identify technical solutions
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Excellent organization and communication skills and computer literacy
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE
1-3 years of food industry experience with a strong food background
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, technical bulletins, specifications and legal documents.
Ability to effectively present information to all levels of management and to suppliers
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but not required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions, and moving mechanical parts.
Santa Rosa, CA Compensation Range:
$69,200-$96,900