Sr. Food Technologist

Primary Location :

Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

 

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Food Technologist will provide Research & Development, lead projects and document all results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Creates novel seasonings for various items with minimum oversight.
• Matches seasonings to various applications.
• Contacts vendors for novel ingredients and technology.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams, including sales, business development, quality assurance, operations, and customer service.
• Manages projects, ensuring timely communication and meeting deadlines.
• Provides formulas, ingredient statements, and usage instructions.
• Conducts sensory evaluations on products.
• Provides technical and operational support as needed.
• Training and developing R&D people.
• Works with QA on labeling and food safety.
• Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to create and implement business models.
• Must have the ability to interact with customers.
• Perform additional duties as given by the direct manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree.
• 3+ years of related experience
• Sauce Experience (hot fill and cold fill technology)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of methods and ingredients. Understanding regulatory standards and ingredient labeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure and achieve set goals.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation to fulfill deadlines.

Equipment Operation:

•    Titrator- salt, TA

•    Centrifuge
•    Brix
•    Hunter Color
•    Desiccator
•    Moisture oven
•    Blenders
•    Colloid Mill
•    Lightning Mixer
•    Viscometer
•    Brookfield Viscometer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

NO

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10%

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• Required to travel.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the plant area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1-800-461-9330.

Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment