Job Description
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!
We are seeking a Food Scientist for our Asian Food Facility to join our R&D team in Fullerton, CA! As the Food Scientist, reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will primarily work on our Asian brand portfolio focusing on new product development, innovation and product improvement in the retail and food service markets. Additionally, projects will include finding efficiencies and synergies in materials, evaluating ingredient alternatives, optimizing formulas, and enhancing ingredient functionality. As a part of the Asian foods R&D Team, you will be a significant contributor to launching new products within established self-stable food. Please note that we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
Responsibilities:
+ Stretch the boundaries to find the next big thing for consumers by performing bench work to find creative solutions, conducting plant trials, trend & technology research, and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership and cross functional partners.
+ Design and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups
+ Source ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings and product improvement.
+ Help lead product innovation in tandem with our production teams to scale up new portfolio food items.
+ Work amongst a team of a dozen engaging R&D food experts who will guide you at your own pace to learn our culture, environment and future goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's in food science or related field
+ 3+ years of combined relevant work experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization; previous R&D experience in Frozen, Meals and/or Sauces is highly preferred.
+ Good understanding of fundamental principles of food science and technology, along with standard food micro, lab best practices and procedures
+ Knowledge of food industry standards of quality and food safety, GMPs, HACCP, food labeling and FDA/USDA regulations
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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