COA Network Inc
Sr. Food Scientist/Food Scientist
COA Network Inc, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632
Overview
Sr. Food Scientist/Food Scientist #ESF9204
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COA Network Inc
Location: Fullerton, California Job Type: Full Time Pay: Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits Responsibilities Lead or contribute to new product development (NPD) for plant-based foods, sauces, or fresh ready mealsfrom concept through commercialization. Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) for assigned products. Manage or support co-packer relationships and product excellence for outsourced production items. Drive or contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Conduct root-cause analysis of product issues using principles from food science, microbiology, and chemistry; propose preventative actions. Collaborate with vendors, process engineers, R&D chefs, and marketers to align innovation with food safety, cost, and customer expectations. Research and evaluate new ingredients, packaging materials, suppliers, and co-packers. Identify, evaluate, and conduct scale-up testing with prospective co-packers as needed. Use project management tools to report on development timelines and milestones. Stay informed of market trends and competitor innovations; recommend ideas aligned with business strategy. Partner cross-functionally with QA, Operations, Marketing, and Culinary teams to ensure smooth product launches. Support special projects or other R&D initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. 45+ years (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior-level) of relevant experience in food manufacturing or R&D. Proven experience with food product development and commercialization. Familiarity with food safety standards, QMS, and process design. Vendor/supplier collaboration experience, particularly in sourcing ingredients and co-manufacturing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Korean is a plus. Experience with packaging applications and plant-based foods is highly desirable.
Job Details
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Sr. Food Scientist/Food Scientist #ESF9204
role at
COA Network Inc
Location: Fullerton, California Job Type: Full Time Pay: Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits Responsibilities Lead or contribute to new product development (NPD) for plant-based foods, sauces, or fresh ready mealsfrom concept through commercialization. Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) for assigned products. Manage or support co-packer relationships and product excellence for outsourced production items. Drive or contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Conduct root-cause analysis of product issues using principles from food science, microbiology, and chemistry; propose preventative actions. Collaborate with vendors, process engineers, R&D chefs, and marketers to align innovation with food safety, cost, and customer expectations. Research and evaluate new ingredients, packaging materials, suppliers, and co-packers. Identify, evaluate, and conduct scale-up testing with prospective co-packers as needed. Use project management tools to report on development timelines and milestones. Stay informed of market trends and competitor innovations; recommend ideas aligned with business strategy. Partner cross-functionally with QA, Operations, Marketing, and Culinary teams to ensure smooth product launches. Support special projects or other R&D initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. 45+ years (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior-level) of relevant experience in food manufacturing or R&D. Proven experience with food product development and commercialization. Familiarity with food safety standards, QMS, and process design. Vendor/supplier collaboration experience, particularly in sourcing ingredients and co-manufacturing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Korean is a plus. Experience with packaging applications and plant-based foods is highly desirable.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Not Applicable Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Other Industries:
Restaurants
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