Food Scientist
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Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Food Scientist for a 6-month position at health and wellness client in Pleasanton, CA .
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Pay Rate : $45 / hour
$45 / hour
Schedule :
Monday-Friday, standard working hours
Responsibilities :
- Design experimental formulation and or procedures for development of prototypes for assigned projects, with minimal supervision.
- Conduct required product development activities from bench-top to commercial scale to meet project requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate on-site plant trials at contract manufacturing facilities.
- Document all product development activities.
- Develop and / or review product labeling.
- Ensure projects meet schedule deadlines and budget.
- Perform stability studies on prototypes, pilot and commercial products, as required.
- Provide support to contract manufacturers to resolve / improve raw materials, processing and product issues as needed.
- Ensure the Foods lab is kept in proper order, instruments are calibrated, and adequate supplies, raw materials and products are kept in stock.
- Provide support to all other Shaklee departments as needed.
- Evaluate and approve new or alternative raw materials per the approved procedures.
- Stay abreast of industry innovations and new developments by reading, networking, attending in-house presentations or outside related seminars / courses.
- Other related duties, as required and assigned.
Qualifications :
- BS in a science-related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with formulation and development of food products such as protein blends, sport drinks and / or nutritional bars.
- Knowledgeable on GMP procedures and practices.
- Knowledgeable on analytical equipment / testing / data analysis / interpretation.
- Knowledgeable on food ingredients including proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, gums, sweeteners, flavors and colors.
- May require travel up to 15% of the time.
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