Food Technologist

Job Location:

Akron, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50000 - 75000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role:

We are seeking a Food Technologist to join a growing Research and Development team and support the successful development of innovative food products from concept through commercialization. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate in Food Science Biology Chemistry Nutrition Microbiology Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline to begin a career in food manufacturing. The role offers hands-on experience in new product development ingredient sourcing procurement supplier management food safety regulatory documentation and cross-functional collaboration with Research and Development Quality Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

Responsibilities:

Support new product development initiatives by sourcing raw materials ingredients and packaging components for research and commercialization projects.
Identify evaluate and compare ingredients based on functionality quality cost availability nutritional profile and regulatory compliance.
Obtain supplier pricing product specifications Certificates of Analysis (COAs) technical documentation samples and minimum order quantities.
Build and maintain productive relationships with domestic and international ingredient suppliers and manufacturers.
Assist with purchasing activities procurement processes supplier communications and sourcing documentation.
Maintain accurate ingredient supplier and purchasing information within ERP systems and related business applications.
Review technical documentation ingredient specifications and COAs to ensure compliance with quality food safety and regulatory requirements.
Monitor ingredient availability market trends pricing fluctuations and emerging ingredient innovations to support sourcing decisions.
Research new ingredients alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities using technical resources scientific literature and AI-powered research tools.
Collaborate with Research and Development Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Manufacturing Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches.
Assist with supplier qualification activities supplier documentation management and vendor record maintenance.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency procurement workflows inventory management and supplier performance.
Support additional purchasing procurement and product development projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Food Science Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Nutrition Botany or another related scientific discipline.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training in purchasing procurement and ingredient sourcing will be provided.
Internship laboratory manufacturing research or academic project experience is preferred but not required.
Strong interest in food manufacturing food ingredients product development procurement purchasing or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of food science principles ingredient functionality food processing or product formulation through academic coursework or laboratory experience.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and the ability to quickly learn ERP systems and business software.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated initiative curiosity and willingness to learn new technical and business processes.

Desired Qualifications:

Internship or professional experience within food manufacturing dietary supplements pharmaceuticals consumer packaged goods cosmetics or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) food safety systems HACCP quality assurance laboratory operations or regulatory compliance.
Exposure to ingredient functionality formulation development raw material evaluation or supplier qualification processes.
Experience using AI tools scientific databases or research platforms to evaluate ingredients suppliers or market trends.
Understanding of procurement sourcing strategies inventory management ERP systems or supply chain operations.
Interest in developing a long-term career in Research and Development Food Technology Product Development Purchasing Procurement Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain within the food manufacturing industry.

About the Role: We are seeking a Food Technologist to join a growing Research and Development team and support the successful development of innovative food products from concept through commercialization. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate in Food Science Biology Chemistry Nutri...

About the Role:

Responsibilities:

Support new product development initiatives by sourcing raw materials ingredients and packaging components for research and commercialization projects.
Identify evaluate and compare ingredients based on functionality quality cost availability nutritional profile and regulatory compliance.
Obtain supplier pricing product specifications Certificates of Analysis (COAs) technical documentation samples and minimum order quantities.
Build and maintain productive relationships with domestic and international ingredient suppliers and manufacturers.
Assist with purchasing activities procurement processes supplier communications and sourcing documentation.
Maintain accurate ingredient supplier and purchasing information within ERP systems and related business applications.
Review technical documentation ingredient specifications and COAs to ensure compliance with quality food safety and regulatory requirements.
Monitor ingredient availability market trends pricing fluctuations and emerging ingredient innovations to support sourcing decisions.
Research new ingredients alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities using technical resources scientific literature and AI-powered research tools.
Collaborate with Research and Development Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Manufacturing Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches.
Assist with supplier qualification activities supplier documentation management and vendor record maintenance.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency procurement workflows inventory management and supplier performance.
Support additional purchasing procurement and product development projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Food Science Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Nutrition Botany or another related scientific discipline.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training in purchasing procurement and ingredient sourcing will be provided.
Internship laboratory manufacturing research or academic project experience is preferred but not required.
Strong interest in food manufacturing food ingredients product development procurement purchasing or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of food science principles ingredient functionality food processing or product formulation through academic coursework or laboratory experience.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and the ability to quickly learn ERP systems and business software.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated initiative curiosity and willingness to learn new technical and business processes.

Desired Qualifications:

Internship or professional experience within food manufacturing dietary supplements pharmaceuticals consumer packaged goods cosmetics or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) food safety systems HACCP quality assurance laboratory operations or regulatory compliance.
Exposure to ingredient functionality formulation development raw material evaluation or supplier qualification processes.
Experience using AI tools scientific databases or research platforms to evaluate ingredients suppliers or market trends.
Understanding of procurement sourcing strategies inventory management ERP systems or supply chain operations.
Interest in developing a long-term career in Research and Development Food Technology Product Development Purchasing Procurement Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain within the food manufacturing industry.