Research Scientist
Company: Schreiber Foods
Location: Logan
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
As a Research Scientist, you will develop new and innovative
products and manufacturing processes to meet customer
needs. Modify existing products and processes to improve overall
quality or costs. Develop or identify new or more cost-effective
ingredients and production methods. Support contract manufacturing
customers on projects, trials and startups.This position will be
located at our facility in Logan, Utah. We will expect the person
hired into this position to spend the first 3 months training at
our home office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Relocation assistance will
be provided.What you'll do:Work in production and pilot plant
locations.Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and
write reports.Develop a basic understanding of the R&D product
development SOP.Apply basic quality tools and explore new project
work.Good communication skills, both written & verbal are
required.Exercise a good understanding of Schreiber Foods product
categories, including regulatory standards and Schreiber Foods
labeling practices.Develop a high level of expertise in a specific
product category.Become intimately involved in new ingredient and
formula set-up by developing specifications, plant production SOP
manuals, production manuals, and formula guidelines.Plan and
conduct scale-up trials at a customer's request or for Schreiber
product development.Commercialize newly developed and approved
prototypes.Serve as effective R&D and Customer Product
Solutions POD team member.Accomplish projects and tasks through
teamwork with R&D scientists, operations, marketing,
engineering, and customers.Identify, explore, and implement the use
of new ingredients and manufacturing technologies to improve
efficiency, sales, and profitability of Schreiber Foods.Develop
products, processes, and technology that are robust and use sound
experimental design to validate.Maintain strong application of
scientific method.Exercise excellent listening and communication
skills, such as conveying technical concepts to others, writing
detailed technical reports, and effectively conducting
presentations to inform and influence decisions of others.Apply
scientific principles and understandings to evaluate ideas and
opportunities.Develop and expand global network of contacts within
food & dairy industries, and academia.Apply good business sense to
determine applicability to our businesses.What you need to
succeed:Bachelor's degree in food/dairy science or a related
field.3+ years' experience in research and/or product
development.Cultured dairy products manufacturing experience
preferred.Strong analytical and dairy component
understanding.Desire to grow and take on new challenges and
opportunities.Ability to travel up to 25%Qualifying positions
offer:Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our
employee-owned company, you ll be part of our Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8%
401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra
amount
about 10% of your earnings
toward your retirement every year. That s a company contribution of
around 18% in retirement savings annually!Earn bonus pay. You ll
have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet
our company goals.Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to
$1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get
reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.Pursue
development that s relevant to your role, career goals and the
company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to
further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.Get access
to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting
day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health
counselor.Experience caring like you ve never experienced it
before. We have a program that s completely organized by and for
other partners who need extra help. It s called Partners Helping
Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing
fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.?For
positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's
license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be
required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods
discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the
travel necessities of the position are required.Schreiber requires
that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which
the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current
work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole
discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work
authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all
roles are suitable for sponsorship.An Equal Opportunity Employer,
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and
will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Keywords: Schreiber Foods, Logan , Research Scientist, Other , Logan, Utah
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