Draco Natural Products, Inc. is a leading supplier of bioactive ingredients for supplement, nutritional food, and cosmetics industries. We are currently seeking a R&D Food Scientist.
Applicants for this position must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for self-motivated people who must have the flexibility to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- A college major in food and nutritional science, chemistry or chemical engineering degree is required
- 1-2 years of professional experience
- Applicants for this position must possess passion for food and nutritional products
- Proficiency with computer software is a plus (MS Excel and MS Word)
Responsibilities
- Develop functional food & beverage formulations with customer-preferred flavor, including writing and documenting formulas, conducting plant trials and internal sensory tests, implementing bench-top prototypes and calculating cost per serving
- Source food & beverage ingredients and try out innovative all-natural and functional products
- Establish relationship with flavor houses, functional ingredient suppliers, packaging companies and co-packers
- Stay up-to-date with Food and Beverage Industry trends
- Working with sales and marketing teams to promote new ingredients and applications
- Assist customers regarding technical information and pricing
- Attend trade shows such as IFT, BevNet, Supply-side West, and Natural Product Expo, etc
- Travel to support sales force in meetings with customers
- Understand Draco advantages and suggest applications for potential sales
The person chosen for this position will be rigorously trained in all aspects of the company and products, and expected to effectively present this information to customers.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- R&D/Lab (Professional Setting): 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person