Food Scientist Job at Oregon Freeze Dry, Albany, OR

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  • Oregon Freeze Dry
  • Albany, OR

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 position is responsible for bringing technical expertise and know-how to the development of freeze-dried products. This includes leading product, process and margin development projects.

Main aspects of the role include:

  • Develop and commercialize product concepts and initiatives needed to drive growth and quality for OFD.
  • Support, develop and commercialize the process engineering elements of concepts and initiatives needed to drive OFD growth. 
  • Guide, develop and commercialize from concept through commercialization the programs needed to reach our end product goals.
  • Develop and document new formulations, processes and specifications to support commercialization efforts.
  • Provide leadership to build processes and technical expertise within OFD.
  • This role will require strong technical skills (process and product) and knowledge, strong influencing skills, and understanding the OFD product portfolio.

You!

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or a closely related field. They should have at least three years of experience in successful product launches, as well as product and process development within the food industry. Specific expertise in developing soups, sauces, or entrées is highly preferred. This candidate must excel at analyzing data, drawing meaningful conclusions, and solving problems effectively. Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, are essential, as are excellent communication abilities. The role also requires the ability to taste and evaluate all food products, including those containing meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and other common allergens.

Lastly, this candidate would have a can-do attitude, commitment to quality, strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for our people, culture, company and products.

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

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