Food Scientist (Application Specialist)

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role in the food or beverage industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Food Engineering; Master’s preferred (NO PhD)

Experience in product development

• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Creative problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
• Demonstrated leadership potential for future advancement
• Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, quick learner with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Navision, GiNA, and QlikView
• Willingness to travel as needed

While we prefer candidates more local to the area, we are open to applicants across the United States who meet the qualifications. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements. If candidates come from outside the greater Charlotte area, we will reimburse for travel expenses for final stage of interview process with the in-person interview., * How many years of experience do you have in the food or beverage industry as a Food Scientist?

• What types of food or beverage products have you worked with?
• Have you worked on product development projects before?
• Do you hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field?
• How much salary are you expecting for this role?

Pulled from the full job description

• Travel reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Here is a little more information in it. We are seeking to fill a full-time, on-site Application Specialist (Food Scientist) position (M-F 8-5 PM).

Updated Position Details & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $82,000 - $110,000
• Sign-on or relocation bonus: up to $10,000
• Comprehensive medical benefits (medical, dental, vision) fully covered for employees and their families through BCBS
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits (VLI, STD, LTD, FSA, DCFSA, commuter benefits, etc.)
• $500 annual gym reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• 160 hours of paid vacation
• 80 hours of paid sick leave
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Annual profit sharing (8% of prior year’s salary)
• Annual bonus eligibility based on company performance and individual goal achievement
• Annual salary increases
• Company events
• Several opportunities for professional growth and development, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance