Job Description

Title :  Food Scientist I
Location:  Wall, NJ area
Hours / Schedule :  M-F, 8:30 AM- 5 PM 
Type :  Direct Hire

Responsibilities
Lead research and product development. This role requires expertise in food science and product development, with responsibilities spanning product ideation to production, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and confidently applying industry knowledge in a collaborative setting.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Vendors to develop and review product concepts.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to establish specifications and commercialize products.
• Review packaging and artwork for compliance with weight, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, claims, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support formula development and ingredient analysis.
• Conduct analytical tests, ensuring product quality through in-house and third-party lab verifications.
• Track and interpret food industry trends within both pet and consumer markets.
• Contribute unique ideas for new products and product enhancements.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of FDA, USDA, and AAFCO regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of food regulations.
• Competency in data collection and analysis.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in taking on responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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