Associate Food Technologist

Koch Foods

• Provide product development from concept to commercialization.
• Assist in planning and execution of product concept demonstrations for existing and potential new customers.
• Actively participate in the design and physical production of bench samples that accurately mimic production line capabilities.
• Assist in continuous cost reduction of existing products while protecting or enhancing the organoleptic quality of products.
• Utilize statistics to define physical parameters of developed products.
• Accurate data entry and file maintenance.
• Physical assistance in production line tests, commercialization of new products, and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned. indhp

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Meat Science or other related fields of study required.
• Theoretical knowledge of further processing equipment and packaging
• Bi-lingual language skills preferred
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of statistics
• Willingness to work early morning and evening hours and weekends when necessary, andtravel (approximately 30%)
• Good communication skills, with ability to work with all levels of management