Food Technologist

• You will lead, coordinate, and execute projects that are initiated together with World Food Program:
  • Maintain close communication with the World Food Program headquarters to assure projects are actual and relevant
  • Assist World Food Program with general food quality questions and auditing of quality assurance of producers of emergency foods
  • Set up the design of experiments to evaluate and improve shelf life of emergency foods ensuring scientific rigor
  • Execute in an accurate manner the designed experiments to meet agreed deadlines
  • Contribute to providing technical advice and recommendations based on the outcome of the experiments
  • Perform literature studies to extend knowledge in the field of antioxidants and antimicrobials for food, packaging technology and process improvement
• You will support the development, maintaining documentation and improvement of the overall Food Safety and Quality Management System
  • Conduct internal audits and assist with customer audits
  • Conduct non-conformity and customer complaint investigation and resolution
  • Document and follow up of corrective and preventive actions
  • Assist in responding to quality related questions and questionnaires from customers
  • Assist in the supplier/raw materials approval, process, and product improvements
  • Coordinating internal and external analysis requests compliant with quality plans on raw materials including those by external labs.
  • Conduct and/or coordinate sample analysis to support supplier qualification, process/ product improvement.
  • Providing support for new product development including raw material risk assessment and finished product shelf-life studies etc.
  • Coordinating internal and/or external sample request and analysis
  • Providing support on analysis of finished products and rework
  • Assist on finished goods release and preparing COA.

• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Food Science/Food Chemistry with 3-5 years of laboratory working experience
• Experience in independently evaluating and interpreting results.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to make timely and logical decisions that meet the needs of the business is critical.
• Familiar with quality and food safety systems
• Ability to demonstrate creative ability in solving technical issues.
• Very hands-on, proactive, and not afraid to take initiatives.
• Good and open communicator, open for giving presentations or communicating with customers
• Advanced PC knowledge, MS Office, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work independently under pressure
• Willing to travel

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive financial package-in addition to your salary, we offer a bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits.
• Robust health and wellness support-We offer a global wellness platform and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities-Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world-Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.