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Pro-active self-starter, willing to accept responsibility for business tasks.
Job Responsibility:
Under limited supervision researches, conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares new products with written reports for the development of new products projects beginning at conception through successful commercialization
Follows established protocols and work plans
Drafts for review technical proposals and reports
Plans, prioritizes and completes tasks effectively and efficiently
Changes plans quickly according to business needs
Learns and utilizes on-line specification system, ingredients, formulation, etc. to document and track products
Executes experiments and prepares results for review
Using consumer insights, conceptualizes and develops new product prototypes
Formulates new products to match the ingredient statement, nutritional profile, cost and product attributes of the target product
Uses sensory tools to optimize product formulation internally and externally
Presents new product ideas to cross functional team
Develops and documents the process for the manufacture of the product
Identifies and executes key product quality, stability, cooking parameter and safety testing protocols
Executes on cost saving opportunities
Properly documents activities, conclusions, and recommendations in lab notebook
Develops project timelines that are acceptable to management, marketing, and Product Development manager
Works closely with project manager to create and maintain accurate timelines
Develops finished product and processing specifications
Conducts plant trials and new product startups
Supports sales in new product presentation to customers
Collaborates with Engineering/Packaging/Operations/QA and Marketing to meet project deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
BS in Food Science or related field required
MS preferred
1-2 years relevant work experience required
Deep knowledge and hands on experience with food chemistry, lab analysis, and execution of new product development
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Sporadic to frequent travel, including flying to all parts of the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental vehicle 4 to 6 hours as needed
Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Lamb Weston representative
What we offer:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services