Senior, Product Validation Technologist

Senior Product Validation Technologist

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Product Validation Technologistto join the Product Validation team. The Product Validation Technologist III will be responsible for the planning execution and reporting of validation testing for new ingredients equipment recipe builds and product launches. You will also be responsible for the preparation and successful execution of recipe commercialization & development of ingredient specifications in-line with Factor objectives. To thrive in this role you will need to have a genuine interest in utilizing data and metrics to find food manufacturing optimization and improvement opportunities.

You will ...

• Oversee daily workload allocation and utilization for the on-site Ingredient Solutions team ensuring consistent project coverage and team productivity. When capacity exists coordinate with partner teams (Commercialization and Kitchen Excellence) to identify additional projects that keep the team engaged and aligned with company priorities.
• Plan execute and capture data on Recipe Scaling tests to assist in guiding operations and production needs.
• Develop and execute validation testing of new ingredients and equipment in line with cross-functional team needs and company objectives.
• Organizeconduct & report sensory evaluations of new ingredients and recipes with internal stakeholders.
• Liaise between Operations Culinary Procurement and Nutrition teams to help bring company initiatives to completion.
• Assist in the development and maintaining of company specifications SOPs and best practices in regard to product and supplier onboarding.
• Develop an understanding of production process to assist in identifying process and evaluation improvement opportunities
• Evaluate finished products to validate end-customer experience and shelf-life.
• Coach and mentor members of to help them maximize their effectiveness

You are ....

• Detail-oriented - You are able to schedule organize and execute detailed testing plans
• self-driven goal oriented and interested in continued learning
• strong in verbal and written communication able to generate report on product testing
• able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• able to lift up to 50 lbs

At a minimum you have ...

• An undergraduate degree in Food Science Culinary Science Biology Chemistry or a related science field or Culinary Arts background with 3 years of culinary experience.
• 1 - 3 years experience in food manufacturing food product development applications operations or applicable culinary experience.
• a proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Suite
• experience in utilizing basic analytical pilot and culinary equipment.

Youll get

• Competitive salary 401k with company match that vest immediately upon participation and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO including sabbatical and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However the Company reserves the right to adjust modify or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs operational requirements or other factors.