Principal Scientist- Meat and Meat Applications
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Location: Monett, MO 65708
Description:
About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
The Naturals business unit, within Food & Beverage, delivers natural ingredients, obtained using various gentle processing technologies. The team of in-house agronomists carefully selects raw materials and applies best-in-class sustainable sourcing practices, to capture the highest natural properties of conventional and organic fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, vanilla, and botanicals. Gentle industrial processes and technological know-how enable us to deliver consumer-friendly label solutions and standardized nutritional actives. Symrise can, in this way, guarantee food safety, highest quality standards, and traceability, ensuring trust all along the value chain.
Symrise - always inspiring more...
Your role
A. Manage, lead and/or participate in all food industry meat programs (20%)
B. Be the subject matter expert and key communicator on animal protein including biochemistry, flavor interactions, functional ingredient solutions, and Broth and soluble product designed products (20%)
C. Build a strong network of key industry and academic partners and technical solution providers (20%)
D. Collaborate with commercialization, operations and supplier teams to ensure an efficient translation of product formulas to production facilities (20%)
E. Must be able to interface and communicate technical findings to key customers and internal global partners (10%)
F. Direct the development and execution of both short and long-term R&D for animal protein application projects (10%)
Other Functions:
A: Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis and interpretation of results.
B: Is able and willing to take on project leadership role for long-term projects
About you
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
A strong technical background is required with a minimum of an B.S. degree in Food Science, Poultry Science or related, combined with strong technical experience in meat science application. Masters / PhD preferred.
7-10 years research applications experience with knowledge of the USDA / FDA experience a plus.
Excellent knowledge of processed meat applications; challenges and solutions.
This position requires a detailed oriented individual with the ability to resolve complex technical problems related to flavors and functional ingredients within food systems. The ability to integrate analytical and sensory data is a plus. Must possess ability to explain simple technical content.
In depth knowledge of poultry applications
Strong network of technical solution providers.
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy are required. A solid knowledge of flavor production, product applications, market trends, sales function/role, understanding of laboratory equipment, and a broad customer base are also factors for success.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to be able to develop and maintain strong business relationships
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
Hands on application development using laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment.
Strong oral and written English communications skills are essential.
Ability to troubleshoot in a production or pilot plan environment.
Bonafide Occupational Qualifier- must be willing and able to taste experimental food products and smell flavors.
Knowledge of SAP, Regulatory databases (Leffingwell and Allured), USDA/FDA regulations.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint for reportingSafety/Regulatory Training Requirements
Safety training for chemical laboratory, RTK Training, Hazardous waste Management, DOT Samples
Working Conditions:
Office, laboratory/pilot plant/kitchen setting.
Onsite
Expected travel 10%
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
The Naturals business unit, within Food & Beverage, delivers natural ingredients, obtained using various gentle processing technologies. The team of in-house agronomists carefully selects raw materials and applies best-in-class sustainable sourcing practices, to capture the highest natural properties of conventional and organic fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, vanilla, and botanicals. Gentle industrial processes and technological know-how enable us to deliver consumer-friendly label solutions and standardized nutritional actives. Symrise can, in this way, guarantee food safety, highest quality standards, and traceability, ensuring trust all along the value chain.
Symrise - always inspiring more...
Your role
A. Manage, lead and/or participate in all food industry meat programs (20%)
B. Be the subject matter expert and key communicator on animal protein including biochemistry, flavor interactions, functional ingredient solutions, and Broth and soluble product designed products (20%)
C. Build a strong network of key industry and academic partners and technical solution providers (20%)
D. Collaborate with commercialization, operations and supplier teams to ensure an efficient translation of product formulas to production facilities (20%)
E. Must be able to interface and communicate technical findings to key customers and internal global partners (10%)
F. Direct the development and execution of both short and long-term R&D for animal protein application projects (10%)
Other Functions:
A: Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis and interpretation of results.
B: Is able and willing to take on project leadership role for long-term projects
About you
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
A strong technical background is required with a minimum of an B.S. degree in Food Science, Poultry Science or related, combined with strong technical experience in meat science application. Masters / PhD preferred.
7-10 years research applications experience with knowledge of the USDA / FDA experience a plus.
Excellent knowledge of processed meat applications; challenges and solutions.
This position requires a detailed oriented individual with the ability to resolve complex technical problems related to flavors and functional ingredients within food systems. The ability to integrate analytical and sensory data is a plus. Must possess ability to explain simple technical content.
In depth knowledge of poultry applications
Strong network of technical solution providers.
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy are required. A solid knowledge of flavor production, product applications, market trends, sales function/role, understanding of laboratory equipment, and a broad customer base are also factors for success.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to be able to develop and maintain strong business relationships
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
Hands on application development using laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment.
Strong oral and written English communications skills are essential.
Ability to troubleshoot in a production or pilot plan environment.
Bonafide Occupational Qualifier- must be willing and able to taste experimental food products and smell flavors.
Knowledge of SAP, Regulatory databases (Leffingwell and Allured), USDA/FDA regulations.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint for reportingSafety/Regulatory Training Requirements
Safety training for chemical laboratory, RTK Training, Hazardous waste Management, DOT Samples
Working Conditions:
Office, laboratory/pilot plant/kitchen setting.
Onsite
Expected travel 10%
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.