Food Scientist

Location

Albany, OR | United States

Job description

Food Scientist

Who?

Does Food Scientist sound like your next job title?

This exciting opportunity is offered by Oregon Freeze Dry, makers of Mountain House. Oregon Freeze Dry is a World Class, purpose-driven technology solutions company with nearly six decades of freeze-drying expertise.   We find inspiration in our ability to create solutions, through the science and craft of freeze drying or lyophilization, that improve the lives of individuals and communities around the globe. Our driven and passionate team needs to expand, as we continue to experience sustainable growth across multiple markets. 

What?

This role will support all stages of product development lifecycle and continuous improvement of freeze-dried food products and processes at both the lab and production level.   

 

Main aspects of the role include:

• Acquire and apply knowledge of food science principles, ingredient functionality, and culinary arts to develop and improve freeze-dried formulations.
• Acquire and apply skills to conduct research, execute experiments, gather and analyze data, draw conclusions and solve problems effectively in order to support R&D activities
• Document and maintain accurate and complete records while conducting test to support formulation, process, and specification development.
• Complete project objectives/timelines while maintaining effective communication.

You!

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a closely related field, with 2-3 years in a Food Scientist position , with a focus on product development. The individual should have demonstrated experience and familiarly of  benchtop food cooking and food prociessing equipment. In addition, this individual should possess strong technical, project management, and communication skills. This individual should be able to taste all food products, including meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and any other allergens.

Curious? Apply with your resume at Careers | Oregon Freeze Dry (ofd.com) or you can find more information about our company on our website.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Don’t sweat! We’re always looking for an excuse to discuss your next opportunity. You might just surprise yourself…

Oregon Freeze Dry wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.

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