Job DetailsJob Location: Somerset - Somerset, NJ 08873Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 SalaryDo you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for people with experience in Food Scientist, interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our team at PIM.

QualificationsJOB SUMMARY

Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, packaging, processing and utilization of foods. Develops new and improved methods and systems for product processing and production. Studies methods to improve the quality of the manufactured products, such as flavor, color, texture, convenience, or physical, chemical and microbiological composition of the manufactured product. Supports the development of product formulations, evaluation of new products and ingredients. Assists in the definition of process parameters, procedural specifications, shelf life evaluations, coordinates pilot and manufacturing trials, documents trial results and coordinates product start-ups. Tests new products in the laboratory and develops specific processing methods and interacts with the process engineer, QA/QC, production management, packaging and marketing leaders to resolve problems.

Develop formulations, ingredients and specifications.
Develop analytical, and quality control metrics.
Coordinate and oversee all sensory testing.
Test new recipes.
Work with formulas to create product samples.
Establish procedures.
Develop and validate parameters that are compatible with manufacturing equipment.
Modify to scale.
Conduct bench testing.
Enter data of findings from trials and bench work. Maintain accurate records.
Drive innovation and new product development.
Monitor pre-qualification and qualification runs, and closeout visits to the production floor to ensure proper procedures and GMP practice compliance.

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