Schwan's
Overview
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJCheilJedangCorporation, 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 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 partners
Designing and conducting plant trials and new product start-ups
Sourcing ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings and product improvement
Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes for multiple concurrent projects
Creating & adhering to product development schedules to meet project timelines
Handle product cuttings, testing and other duties as assigned
Identify new trends, technologies and processes to further advance our team
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field; Masters degree preferred
5+ 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 procedures
Knowledge of food industry standards of quality and food safety, GMPs, HACCP, food labeling and FDA/USDA regulations
General culinary knowledge and passion for global food is beneficial
Compensation 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 education, 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.
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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 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 partners
Designing and conducting plant trials and new product start-ups
Sourcing ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings and product improvement
Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes for multiple concurrent projects
Creating & adhering to product development schedules to meet project timelines
Handle product cuttings, testing and other duties as assigned
Identify new trends, technologies and processes to further advance our team
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field; Masters degree preferred
5+ 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 procedures
Knowledge of food industry standards of quality and food safety, GMPs, HACCP, food labeling and FDA/USDA regulations
General culinary knowledge and passion for global food is beneficial
Compensation 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 education, 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.
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