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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Food Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development, improvement, and safety of food products. As a Food Scientist, you will apply principles of biology, chemistry, and other sciences to study the basic elements of food. Your work will involve researching ways to enhance the taste, nutrition, and shelf life of food products, as well as ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. You will be responsible for designing experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results to guide product innovation and improvement. You will also play a key role in identifying and solving problems related to food processing, packaging, and storage.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science or a related field, with experience in laboratory research and product development. You should be detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about food innovation. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality control standards is essential.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality and safety of the food products consumed by millions. If you are driven by science and have a passion for food, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze nutritional content of food
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Develop new food processing and preservation techniques
- Collaborate with product development teams
- Design and conduct experiments to test food properties
- Evaluate sensory characteristics of food products
- Document findings and prepare technical reports
- Monitor food production processes for quality control
- Stay updated on industry trends and regulations
Requirements
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- Strong knowledge of food chemistry and microbiology
- Experience in laboratory research and product development
- Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and scientific software
- Experience with sensory evaluation techniques
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in food product development?
- How do you ensure compliance with food safety standards?
- Describe a successful food innovation project you led.
- What laboratory techniques are you most proficient in?
- How do you stay current with food science trends?
- Have you worked with cross-functional teams before?
- What challenges have you faced in food research?
- How do you approach problem-solving in product development?
- What role does sensory evaluation play in your work?
- Are you familiar with regulatory requirements for food labeling?
