Job Purpose

The Food Scientist position on the Godshall’s R&D team is expected to plan and execute projects and processes in the R&D Department to support the company’s innovation process, manufacturing, shelf-life extension and product maintenance initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities include:

• Propose and formulate innovative products, processes, and technologies to contribute to Godshall’s continued growth.
• Conduct experimentation using a designed approach to validate formulations, processes at the bench and pilot scale before entering production.

• Troubleshoot the problems in projects, come up with suggestions and discuss with R&D Food Science Director.
• Stay current with industry trends, scientific research, and regulatory developments related to food science and nutrition.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards throughout the product development process.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications, manufacturing procedures, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop independent insights to improve R&D process.
• Attend production runs, as needed.
• Package and ship samples and other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills

• Reliable, comes to work every day and arrives to work on time
• Comes prepared to contribute
• Works to the best of their ability
• Accepts constructive feedback
• Team player

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job include:

• B.S. in Food Science or related field.

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen.
• Must be able to work in various temperatures (office/lab/production).
• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• Thrive in a fast paced and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize activities in order to meet business critical timelines.
• Ability to carry out duties and instructions in a diligent and logical manner with moderate amounts of supervision.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate communication capabilities that promote participation, education and information sharing, while setting high personal and departmental deliverables.
• Familiarity and experience with standard laboratory instruments and Microbiology testing methods.

Working Conditions

• Typically operates in a laboratory and office environment.
• May require occasional travel to production facilities or external research sites.
• Work may involve exposure to food allergens and laboratory chemicals; adherence to safety protocols is essential.
• Must be able to work in various temperatures (office/lab/production).

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands for simple and firm grasping.
• Frequent lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to varying temperatures.