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Overview
Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. The Opportunity
The Food Scientist plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring product excellence at KLN Family Brands. This position is responsible for developing new product formulations that align with market trends and consumer expectations, while also supporting the research and development (R&D) process from concept to commercialization. The Food Scientist will collaborate cross-functionally to maintain and enhance product quality, consistency, and safety across all stages of production. Additionally, this role involves building and nurturing relationships with both customers and suppliers to support product development, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
Prepare for and represent Kenny’s Candy & Confections with customers, trade organizations, and trade meetings and conventions including:
Work with customers to meet their needs regarding flavor, nutritional, and label claims. Develop new products that follow regulatory and market trends. Maintain relationships with suppliers and utilize their insight to develop new products and troubleshoot existing issues. Maintain relationships with industry associations and regulatory trends. Prepare all necessary reports as required by customers
Develop and maintain formulation strategies for existing and new product development including
Understanding the synergy between/among functional ingredients. Understand processing parameters and effects on ingredients. Understand scale up process from benchtop to production. Utilize consistent formulation calculations/tools.
Support and complete benchtop samples including
Support analytical equipment and data collection tools. Providing and updating R&D laboratory tools, utensils, supplies, etc Work with purchasing department/suppliers to ensure necessary materials/ingredients are in house for benchtop samples Request necessary paperwork, logistical information and pricing to determine applicability of material for project needs. Organize and retain benchtop and trial samples for further review and shelf life analysis
Coordinate, manage, monitor, and document plant trials
Understand the transfer of formulas from benchtop to line trial Provide paperwork & instructions to production team to run production line trials Collect data, samples, and attend to detail during production line trials and first production runs Organize and file collected data for future reference Work on current formulations to make any changes as directed by management teams
Support nutritional and labeling strategy and proof labeling information
Determine appropriate nutritional database and maintain administrative relationship. Work side by side and when necessary provide assistance as needed to other Food Techs and R&D Application Specialist. Create first draft tentative nutritional labels when necessary Maintain proofing standards according to the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulations. Proof and review nutritional panels for packaging
Communicate with other department and other R&D team members to work strategically through projects
Prepare all necessary reports required by department heads Communicate with sales team on project timelines and updates Utilize change process management project tools to update projects & manage timelines.
Additional Responsibilities
Assist Food Technologist & R&D Application Specialist on projects as time allows Continue additional ingredient education and model current processing systems Assist in sourcing and trialing new ingredients as needed Set up and operate equipment needed for sample production Use ingredients knowledge, processing experience, and project goals to define processing specifications in conjunction with the quality department Assist with product issues (processing, formulation, quality, etc.) with the understanding of scientific principles to prove root cause and provide processing or formulation solutions Qualifications
A BS degree, or higher, in Food Science 2 years of hands-on experience in Food Science within the food industry, contributing to product development Understanding multi-ingredient functionality Experience in new product development and formulations Self-Motivated Excellent computer skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work well with others Benefits
Health, Dental, & Vision
Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment 7 Paid Holidays KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions 401k Match Opportunity
Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program Tuition Assistance Situational Relocation *This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.* If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. The Opportunity
The Food Scientist plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring product excellence at KLN Family Brands. This position is responsible for developing new product formulations that align with market trends and consumer expectations, while also supporting the research and development (R&D) process from concept to commercialization. The Food Scientist will collaborate cross-functionally to maintain and enhance product quality, consistency, and safety across all stages of production. Additionally, this role involves building and nurturing relationships with both customers and suppliers to support product development, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
Prepare for and represent Kenny’s Candy & Confections with customers, trade organizations, and trade meetings and conventions including:
Work with customers to meet their needs regarding flavor, nutritional, and label claims. Develop new products that follow regulatory and market trends. Maintain relationships with suppliers and utilize their insight to develop new products and troubleshoot existing issues. Maintain relationships with industry associations and regulatory trends. Prepare all necessary reports as required by customers
Develop and maintain formulation strategies for existing and new product development including
Understanding the synergy between/among functional ingredients. Understand processing parameters and effects on ingredients. Understand scale up process from benchtop to production. Utilize consistent formulation calculations/tools.
Support and complete benchtop samples including
Support analytical equipment and data collection tools. Providing and updating R&D laboratory tools, utensils, supplies, etc Work with purchasing department/suppliers to ensure necessary materials/ingredients are in house for benchtop samples Request necessary paperwork, logistical information and pricing to determine applicability of material for project needs. Organize and retain benchtop and trial samples for further review and shelf life analysis
Coordinate, manage, monitor, and document plant trials
Understand the transfer of formulas from benchtop to line trial Provide paperwork & instructions to production team to run production line trials Collect data, samples, and attend to detail during production line trials and first production runs Organize and file collected data for future reference Work on current formulations to make any changes as directed by management teams
Support nutritional and labeling strategy and proof labeling information
Determine appropriate nutritional database and maintain administrative relationship. Work side by side and when necessary provide assistance as needed to other Food Techs and R&D Application Specialist. Create first draft tentative nutritional labels when necessary Maintain proofing standards according to the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulations. Proof and review nutritional panels for packaging
Communicate with other department and other R&D team members to work strategically through projects
Prepare all necessary reports required by department heads Communicate with sales team on project timelines and updates Utilize change process management project tools to update projects & manage timelines.
Additional Responsibilities
Assist Food Technologist & R&D Application Specialist on projects as time allows Continue additional ingredient education and model current processing systems Assist in sourcing and trialing new ingredients as needed Set up and operate equipment needed for sample production Use ingredients knowledge, processing experience, and project goals to define processing specifications in conjunction with the quality department Assist with product issues (processing, formulation, quality, etc.) with the understanding of scientific principles to prove root cause and provide processing or formulation solutions Qualifications
A BS degree, or higher, in Food Science 2 years of hands-on experience in Food Science within the food industry, contributing to product development Understanding multi-ingredient functionality Experience in new product development and formulations Self-Motivated Excellent computer skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work well with others Benefits
Health, Dental, & Vision
Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment 7 Paid Holidays KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions 401k Match Opportunity
Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program Tuition Assistance Situational Relocation *This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.* If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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