Monogram Food Solutions recognizes its team members are key contributors to its mission of growing profitably in the valued added baked goods sector. Our role, Food Scientist, is responsible for driving technical support and guidance in our baking and assembly operations to internal/external customers as required by business objectives. Capable of developing product formulations that effectively translate into profitable new business opportunities. Comfortable working as a team on all aspects of new product development, optimization and implementation of new products/processes: concept generation, prototyping, defining specifications for raw materials and unit operations, scale up and commercialization support. Able to successfully interact with cross-functional teams on problem solving, product/process improvements and innovative customer focused solutions.

The incumbent will, with limited supervision, plan, organize, execute and complete product development projects of moderate scope concerned with the chemical, biological, and physical nature of food and provide technical resources to customers and cross-functional teams. These projects are to evaluate and improve the quality of existing products and processes and to develop new products and processes by effectively defining and meeting key sensory attributes. This role will interface frequently with various internal departments (i.e. Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Sales), vendors, and customers in accomplishing project milestones. The incumbent will work directly with the plant’s Quality Assurance department to ensure USDA/FDA regulation compliance within the manufacturing processes. The incumbent will leverage the Innovation Center, manufacturing facilities, and equipment as required to deliver on projects’ objectives. The individual in this role will work independently and with teams to develop solutions to a variety of technical problems. This role will report to the Director of Research and Development.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Ordering raw materials and supplies needed to make and ship samples or test products while maintaining the R&D Innovation Center in good order.
• Generate concepts and produce high quality product prototypes to enable new and existing business.
• Take products from conception through commercialization and full production.
• Development and implementation of new formulations and processes as directed by business needs.
• Assure projects’ compliance with internally established business processes and external regulatory agencies.
• Collaboratively work with customers’ cross-functional teams to find solutions to their innovation and cost management needs.

• At least three years of experience in a food product development role that includes full scale commercialization of products. Experience in bakery or frying/coating applications is a plus.
• At least a BS in Food Science or related field of study.
• Knowledge and understanding of USDA/FDA regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical issues fluidly across functions: operations, marketing, R&D, sales and with customers.
• Familiarity formulating products and manipulating formulas
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to learn how to bring projects from bench top to production
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Proficiency with computer programs including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Able to work on cold and wet environments for prolonged time.
• Able to independently lift and handle 30 lb packages.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time.