Job Description

Job Summary:

The Principal Scientist is responsible for performing and leading research, development and problem-solving projects relating to NWF in order to accelerate and enable new product and new process development.

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions:

• Serve as an expert or specialist in the fundamental sciences pertinent to food technology, chemistry, product development, and application.
• Has superior productivity in the designated core business category.
• Able to gather, interpret, and analyze technical information from multiple sources to relate impact on business performance.
• Provide technical and analytical resource support and act as a mentor or coach for any level Scientist.
• Act as a project coordinator and leader for multifunctional teams on short or long-term special projects.
• Develop and contribute new educational information for external and internal customers.
• Identify and implement improved work processes.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years related experience and/or training.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and general knowledge in Adobe applications, MS Office, AS400, and Lotus Notes.

Work Environment:

• General office setting.
• Periodic exposure to: (1) loud environment, (2) airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients, (3) cold, hot, wet, and humid conditions, (4) walking and standing on concrete, (5) climbing steps, ladders, (6) standing on elevated surfaces.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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