Job Title: Associate Ingredient Scientist
Duration: 9 months
Location: Burlington, MA 01803
The Associate Ingredient Scientist will be working in a fast paced cross-functional environment to develop ingredient specifications that are accurate, as well as collect critical documents to make sure all our ingredients meet the required FDA standards.
Position Accountabilities
1. Understand basics of raw materials, and their application in beverages
2. Lead projects that impact ingredients, such as new supplier requirement updates, cost savings initiatives, supply issues or production challenges
3. Provide training to the broader cross functional partners as needed
4. Follow SOP and enter the required ingredient data in the database accurately
5. Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory work if the ingredient is analyzed internally
6. Work together effectively with Product Development and other functions of R&D such as Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology
7. Collaborate cross functionally with groups outside of R&D such as Quality and Procurement
8. Develop/ Update SOPs and training for job function as needed
9. Effectively communicate with vendors to obtain required documents in a timely manner
Competencies
1. Excellent communication and presentation skills
2. Must be able to lead, track and follow up on projects with problem solving mindset and present outcomes to the leadership
3. Must have a high attention to detail with ingredient specifications and related technical information
4. Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing business needs, priorities, and other activities as needed
5. Self-motivated and able to manage the workload as prioritized
Qualifications
• Minimum of B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or allied field
• 1-3 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality) or CPG internship
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word