Contract Food Scientist

LaSalle Network has partnered with a growing CPG company in Chicago in their search of a Contract Food Scientist. This is a 6-month contract opportunity, assisting in the development of new products and improving existing products as a part of the R&D team. Candidate must be able to be onsite 3+ days a week in downtown Chicago.
Contract Food Scientist Responsibilities:

• Create, improve and ensure the quality of food products.
• Research ingredients, develop new recipes, test for taste, oversee safety efforts, etc.
• Research ways to extend freshness while staying cost-effective and aligned with consumer trends
• Work closely with Process Engineers, Marketing and Manufacturing staff in project execution and problem solving
• Lead/support 3+ projects at any given time
  

Contract Food Scientist Requirements:

• The ability to apply broad range scientific knowledge to confectionery technology
• Strong project management skills
• Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative to seek improvements
• Able to apply strategic thinking, exhibit a collaborative mindset and suggest innovative solutions
• Highly efficient at planning and staying on timelines and planning projects accordingly
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering or similar scientific field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years' experience or equivalent knowledge and skill set preferred
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of SAP PLM preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!
Thank you,
Missy Stella
Senior Unit Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

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