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Reference #: 5001066127100 Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Food Scientist to join our Research and Development (R&D) team. This position will be responsible for leading a team of R&D professionals to enhance and maintain the quality of current ingredients and products.  This individual will work closely with several cross-functional groups including manufacturing, procurement, packaging, sales, commercialization, consumer insights, and marketing. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or similar and 2-4 years of experience in food research and development. Candidates should demonstrate a successful track record of applying and understanding food science to solve problems, as well as demonstrated project management skills. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this role. Food Scientist: Designs, develops, conducts and/or reviews experiments (e.g., laboratory or process experiments). Applies root cause & problem-solving methodologies to determine corrective actions. Evaluates new ingredients, materials, products and/or Successfully applies scientific, engineering and consumer insights principles in research, formulation, processing, and commercialization of snacks. Identifies, evaluates, and selects new ingredients, developments, trends and technologies in the food and beverage industry to guide product development initiatives. Runs pilot scale equipment with knowledge of various plant unit operations and Performs plant trials from initial planning through execution and scale- Analyzes ingredients, finished products or other substances using laboratory This includes preparation of analytical standards and standard curves. Uses and applies knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (e.g., handling of chemicals and glassware, preparation of standards and reagents, proper measuring techniques, data management, housekeeping). Develops, maintains and/or validates laboratory test methods or equipment (sampling, monitoring, analytical procedures) to ensure reliability and accuracy of analytical results. Writes detailed and accurate reports for analyses, experiments, and Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their Scouts new technologies, processes and partners to help drive the business, meeting new consumer and business needs Requirements: Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering is 2-4 years of food R&D experience. Successful track record of applying and understanding food science to solve problems. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and people management Able to be self-directed, forward thinking and make complex decisions that drive business decisions. Deep ability to exercise design of experiments, critical thinking, and problem-solving Comfort with presenting findings/data to senior Excellent time and project management skills with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects

Our Recruitment Process Apply: Submit your resume and answer a few key questions to get started. Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours. Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to see how they fit into the team and wider business with Utz. Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients.  After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.  We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their ealthiest lives.  Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more.  Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. *

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