Food Scientist (Food Solutions)

Job description

Food Scientist (Food Solutions)

The world of foodservice is transforming and the pace of change is increasing. At Unilever we develop great-tasting products made with ingredients that are sustainably sourced and our nutrition and innovation programmes ensure we can improve nutritional profiles without compromising on taste or quality. This approach is part of our heritage and is firmly embedded in our business strategy. As part of our Food Solutions R&D Team you will be part of a dynamic and flexible team where people are empowered to take ownership and responsibility in order to deliver results. As a Unilever Food Solutions organization we provide a highly professional and entrepreneurial environment. We have a strong passion for chefmanship and for living our purpose of “Freeing Chefs to Love what they do”. As a part of Foods R&D, we deliver on food that tastes good, does good and doesn't cost the earth.

Job Summary Support/lead technical development (recipe, process, pack, specs) of Food Solutions North America category products. Work as a member of a cross functional project team to deliver projects on time and in full. Work and interact with culinary and supply chain teams supporting the business need

Key Duties and Responsibilities ·

Support the Senior and Principal Food Scientists for Food Solutions projects.
Execute agreed R&D activity at lab scale – developing prototypes, shelf life testing, and analytical testing.
Support R&D activity related to scale-up & manufacturing projects.
Lead or support the Senior and Principal Food Scientists technical & system responsibility (create technical specifications using formulation software and specification database)
Support technical project leader (TPL) for Food Solutions.
Serve as project manager or TPL as needed.Support product/process design for rejuvenation, cost savings, and innovation projects

Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science or equivalent degree Entry level with experience in lab work and product development. Supply Chain Awareness and knowledge/experience of Food Service business preferred.

Unilever offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Please note: as part of the job application, you will be asked to complete pre-screening questions. Completion of the pre-screening questions is mandatory in order to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the application and pre-screening questions. If the pre-screening questions are partially answered or not at all, it will adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the pre-screening questions at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Unilever takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.