Our client is a Diversified, International Food Manufacturer located in the St. Louis, MO area. Due to recent growth they are actively seeking an experienced SR FOOD SCIENTIST with CEREAL related R&D experience. This position is focused on creating new Cereal related products. Prior Cereal R&D experience is required.  To qualify, the applicant must have at least 8-10 years of prior R&D, food scientist experience with at least 5 years specializing in cereal products marketed and sold into the retail or foodservice segments.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ÿ  Develop new Retail and foodservice CEREAL PRODUCTS

Ÿ  Will take new ideas from concept to commercialization.  

Ÿ  Manage multiple projects and provide leadership and expertise in the area of cereals.

Ÿ  Perform bench-top and pilot lab scale-up activities

Ÿ  Work in multidisciplinary team as a project leader or team member

Ÿ  Trouble shoot and provide technical assistance to production as needed

Ÿ  Coordinate product/process modifications to meet specific specifications

Ÿ  Attend trade shows and keep other staff members up to date on new technology within the RETAIL and FOODSERVICE segments.  

REQUIREMENTS:

Ÿ  Masters or PHD is strongly preferred in Cereal Science, Grain Science, Food Science or similar.

Ÿ  Must have at least 8+ years of R&D experience with at least 5 years in CEREAL development or Cereal Ingredient applications

Ÿ  Be able to multitask and run multiple parallel projects

Ÿ  Must have Excellent and persuasive communication skills

Ÿ  Must be pro-active

Ÿ  Strong analytical and reporting skills required