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Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! The role of the Food Scientist is to provide technical leadership and assistance to Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and R&D. This is a hands‑on food science position, in which the individual will help to manage several cross‑functional teams to develop new products, improve existing products, and help drive cost‑saving alternatives. The individual will serve as the technical liaison to the manufacturing facility, ensuring food safety and product quality. Essential Duties: Collaborate with QA and Manufacturing to identify and monitor process parameters, enabling better control over the manufacturing process. Reduce process variation and ensure the processes run under control and with the least amount of deviation. Work with cross-functional teams to develop new products. Develop strategies to evaluate current products and research new technology to develop superior products. Review and update existing standards, specifications, and requirements to comply with changes in regulatory and customer requirements. Ensure quality products are produced in compliance with company specifications and GMP standards. Support new product development. Work with plant personnel on all manufacturing scale‑up/trial run projects. Provide hands‑on guidance during the manufacturing of new products. Oversee product stability and shelf life testing. Attend appropriate scientific seminars and technical meetings to keep current with technological advances in QA, Process Development, and Manufacturing. Develop and prepare laboratory benchtop prototypes. Interface with vendors, suppliers, outside laboratories, and consultants. Investigate cost‑saving measures utilizing automated equipment and computerization. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in food technology, food science, chemistry, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience in statistical analysis. Possess knowledge of FDA, USDA, and GMP guidelines for food manufacturing facilities. Possess strong knowledge and understanding of food safety, HACCP, and GMPs' sanitary design/controls. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Must have strong verbal/written communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Must be detailed and results‑oriented. Team player attitude. Compensation: Base Pay Range: $81,772.00 – $136,287.00 Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon. Benefits: Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days) Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage Life, disability and AD&D insurance 401(k) plan Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement program Employee assistance programsTelemedicine Work‑life balance Employee discounts Wellness program Paid parental leave Benefits may vary by location and position. Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see #J-18808-Ljbffr

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