Quick Summary
Key Responsibilities
Product Development* Ideate and Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products.* Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes, efficiencies, etc.
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OtherFood Scientist
Working independently, the Food Scientist II is responsible for the development of new products across Coffee and Tea from concept to commercialization. Requires work with multi-disciplinary groups to innovate, optimize and customize food ingredients. Consults directly with sales and customers to meet expectations. This position reports to the Senior Product Development Technical Lead.
Primary Job Functions:
Product Development
Project Requests
Commercialization
Technical Support
Raw material assessment
Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibilities
Project Requests
Commercialization
Technical Support
Raw material assessment
Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development
* Ideate and Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products.
* Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes, efficiencies, etc.
* Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.
* Participate on product development teams and cross-functional teams to be the Product Development advocate for internal initiatives, cost-optimization, and ops/qa support.
* Execute sensory tests as-needed, using internal software and statistical analysis to make recommendations for customers or drive development initiatives.
Project Requests
* Independently completes project requests as assigned on-time
* Provide application samples and usage recommendations, as needed
* Tracks project trends and optimizes processes for product development
Commercialization
* Oversee scale-up from bench to production trials, documenting accordingly.
* Develop processing parameters with current equipment for better efficiency and yields
* Troubleshoot trials and provide recommendations for corrective action
Technical Support
* Provide technical support to customers seeking product information and advice as it pertains to product application/usage levels
* Travel independently with Salesperson on customer demonstrations; work with R&D on site.
* Demonstrate knowledge of field protocols and procedures that support products and solutions to Westrock customers
* Provide comprehensive reports on complex data analysis and summaries
Trade Shows
* Serve as Product Development lead on trade show planning teams
* Provide technical assistance to sales in the trade show booth
Raw Material Assessment
* Evaluate, approve, and analyze risk of new or existing ingredients
* Evaluate new raw materials and conduct sensory analysis with a cross-functional group.
* Evaluate technical specification documentation for compliance with S&D requirements
Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibility
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
* Ideate and Develop new product prototypes and optimization to existing products.
* Improve existing products by optimizing product attributes, efficiencies, etc.
* Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.
* Participate on product development teams and cross-functional teams to be the Product Development advocate for internal initiatives, cost-optimization, and ops/qa support.
* Execute sensory tests as-needed, using internal software and statistical analysis to make recommendations for customers or drive development initiatives.
Project Requests
* Independently completes project requests as assigned on-time
* Provide application samples and usage recommendations, as needed
* Tracks project trends and optimizes processes for product development
Commercialization
* Oversee scale-up from bench to production trials, documenting accordingly.
* Develop processing parameters with current equipment for better efficiency and yields
* Troubleshoot trials and provide recommendations for corrective action
Technical Support
* Provide technical support to customers seeking product information and advice as it pertains to product application/usage levels
* Travel independently with Salesperson on customer demonstrations; work with R&D on site.
* Demonstrate knowledge of field protocols and procedures that support products and solutions to Westrock customers
* Provide comprehensive reports on complex data analysis and summaries
Trade Shows
* Serve as Product Development lead on trade show planning teams
* Provide technical assistance to sales in the trade show booth
Raw Material Assessment
* Evaluate, approve, and analyze risk of new or existing ingredients
* Evaluate new raw materials and conduct sensory analysis with a cross-functional group.
* Evaluate technical specification documentation for compliance with S&D requirements
Additional tasks or projects outside "core" responsibility
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field or relevant industry experience.
* Minimum of 3 years of Product Development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Strong understanding of food science principles
* Adept Sensory skills and knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.
* Experience and knowledge with nutritional data generation and regulatory requirements from USDA and FDA as well as State and local health and food safety code.
* Knowledge of SQF quality systems and related requirements.
* Combination of strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
* Must have excellent PC computer skills and ability to manage data electronically.
* Self-motivated, outgoing, self-starter
* Must be hard working, reliable and accurate, and able to produce quality lab work at high work load.
* Must be willing to travel when needed.
* Minimum of 3 years of Product Development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Strong understanding of food science principles
* Adept Sensory skills and knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.
* Experience and knowledge with nutritional data generation and regulatory requirements from USDA and FDA as well as State and local health and food safety code.
* Knowledge of SQF quality systems and related requirements.
* Combination of strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
* Must have excellent PC computer skills and ability to manage data electronically.
* Self-motivated, outgoing, self-starter
* Must be hard working, reliable and accurate, and able to produce quality lab work at high work load.
* Must be willing to travel when needed.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Concord Main - Cncdm - Concord, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 25, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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