Food Technologist

Job Title: Food Technologist

Job Description

As a Food Technologist, you will formulate both new and existing seasonings and food products based on project specifications. You will be responsible for solving technical issues vital to flavor development, food applications, or delivery systems. You will develop a deep understanding of our seasonings and processes, evaluate them, and make recommendations to the sales team according to customer requirements. Your role will involve adapting to rapidly changing priorities, managing multiple tasks, and taking direction from product developers, scientists, and supervisors. Additionally, you will identify new and replacement raw materials, develop concepts and applications based on market trends, and maintain accurate and organized project records. You will also maintain ongoing communications with customers, salespeople, and coworkers on projects.

Hard Skills

• Compounding and weighing experience

• Experience with lab scales, kitchen utensils, mixers, and ingredients

• Ability to work accurately with calculations (ratios, decimals, percentages)

• Data entry and basic PC skills, including Excel and Word

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work within a team environment and independently

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

• Comfort with food product preparations (baking, frying, etc.)

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Oakland, New Jersey.

Work Environment

Working in R&D Lab

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.