Schwan's
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 Senior Food Scientist for our wrapped foods group and platforms to join our Asian Food R & D team in Deer Park, TX! In this role, you will primarily work on our frozen Asian brands 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 Products R&D Team, you will be a significant contributor to launching new products within established our wrapped foods group. Responsibilities:Performing bench work to find creative solutions, conducting plant trials, trend & technology research, and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership and cross functional partnersDesigning and conducting plant trials and new product start-upsSourcing ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings and product improvementConceptualize and develop new product prototypes for multiple concurrent projectsCreating & adhering to product development schedules to meet project timelinesHandle product cuttings, testing and other duties as assignedIdentify new trends, technologies and processes to further advance our teamQualifications:Bachelor's degree in food science or related field; Masters degree preferred5+ 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 fried products, dough, vegetable and meat processing is highly preferred Good understanding of fundamental principles of food science and technology, along with standard food micro, lab best practices and proceduresKnowledge of food industry standards of quality and food safety, GMPs, HACCP, food labeling and FDA/USDA regulationsGeneral culinary knowledge and passion for global food is beneficialCompensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% 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 educations, 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, 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.Education: Bachelor of Science or Masters degree (U.S. or foreign) or equivalent in Food Science, Dairy Science,Foods & Nutrition Studies, Biological Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/orproduct development experience.Years of Related Experience: 5-8 years related experience with BS, 2-4 years related experience with Masters, or 0-2years related experience with Ph.DKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced PC skills including MicrosoftOffice Suite particularly Excel and Word; advanced knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, andStatistics; solid knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, food processing, and foodfunctionality; must be able to comprehend technical articles, research papers, or presentation; must be able to applyadvanced technical knowledge learned; advanced ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw validconclusions, and offer solutions; ability to taste and ingest any type of food product currently under development.Preferred experience in Product Development.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.