Job Description
Food Scientist Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Food Scientist for
a 6-month position at
health and wellness client in
Pleasanton, CA . If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Pay Rate: $45/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard working hours
Responsibilities: - Design experimental formulation and or procedures for development of prototypes for assigned projects, with minimal supervision.
- Conduct required product development activities from bench-top to commercial scale to meet project requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate on-site plant trials at contract manufacturing facilities.
- Document all product development activities.
- Develop and/or review product labeling.
- Ensure projects meet schedule deadlines and budget.
- Perform stability studies on prototypes, pilot and commercial products, as required.
- Provide support to contract manufacturers to resolve/improve raw materials, processing and product issues as needed.
- Ensure the Foods lab is kept in proper order, instruments are calibrated, and adequate supplies, raw materials and products are kept in stock.
- Provide support to all other Shaklee departments as needed.
- Evaluate and approve new or alternative raw materials per the approved procedures.
- Stay abreast of industry innovations and new developments by reading, networking, attending in-house presentations or outside related seminars/courses
- Other related duties, as required and assigned.
Qualifications: - BS in a science-related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with formulation a nd development of food products such as protein blends, sport drinks and/or nutritional bars.
- Knowledgeable on GMP procedures and practices.
- Knowledgeable on analytical equipment/testing/data analysis/interpretation.
- Knowledgeable on food ingredients including proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, gums, sweeteners, flavors and colors.
- May require travel up to 15% of the time.
What happens next: Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless. 9568581
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Monday to Friday,