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Litehouse Inc.

Sr. Food Scientist - Sandpoint, ID

Litehouse Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho, United States, 83888


Litehouse is seeking a passionate and experienced Sr. Food Scientist to join our team

in Sandpoint, ID. This is a 100% onsite position.

As a Sr. Food Scientist you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, from marketing and production to quality assurance, to bring new ideas from concept to commercialization. Your scientific insights and creativity will fuel the development of exciting new products in the Litehouse brand. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated, we invite you to bring your passion for food science to our team and help shape the future of our product portfolio.

ResponsibilitiesOrganize and prioritize weekly project load as part of the R&D team, ensuring timely execution of project activities and resolution of technical challenges through collaboration with internal business functions.Manage scientific experiments and product development in the laboratory, including creating and modifying product formulations to meet project objectives and contribute to innovative product platforms in the market.Liaise with internal Litehouse departments to align and streamline activities necessary for successful project execution beyond the laboratory.Collect and manage quantitative data, interpret and analyze data to provide valuable insights for development projects and problem-solving scenarios, leveraging strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills for efficient workflow management.Train, coach and mentor team of R&D techs while ensuring that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met.QualificationsBachelor of Science or Food Science (B.S.) or High School diploma and Food Science Certificate with related experience.3-5 years of related experience within an R&D product development group preferred.Previous leadership experience preferred.Working laboratory knowledge required, such as college, industry, and/or medical laboratory facilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on advanced SharePoint, Excel, and Word utilization.Working knowledge in Northwest Analytics, Genesis, TraceGains, and ERP-ROSS computer systems is required.

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