Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Food Science Analyst to support the formulation, testing, and commercialization of innovative food and fresh-cut fruit products, ensuring they meet consumer expectations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Strong Knowledge of food processing, ingredient functionality, and packaging technologies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in food testing methodologies (e.g., microbiological, chemical, and physical testing).
- Familiarity with food science equipment required
- Experience with consumer insights, culinary innovation, and nutrition.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, FDA, USDA, and other food safety regulations.
- 1-3 years of work experience in food/beverage product/process development, quality assurance, or R&D.
Responsibilities
- NPD product formulation, including iterative testing in a food-safe environment to optimize ingredients for sensorial and shelf-life objectives.
- Conduct sensory and shelf-life testing to assess product quality, flavor retention, and microbial stability.
- Research and analyze in-market products, performing reverse-engineering of competitor formulations to identify innovation opportunities.
- Ensure NPD processing and operational efficiencies, collaborating with production teams to streamline scale-up processes.
- Prepare prototypes and mock-up samples for internal evaluations, consumer testing, and sales presentations.
- Conduct analytical testing (e.g., pH, Brix, organoleptic) to assess product performance and ensure food quality and safety.
- Research and test new ingredients, processing techniques, and preservation methods to enhance product quality and extend shelf life.
Other
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork capabilities.
- Proactively brings thoughtful product recommendations to cross-functional teams that drive brand and business results.
- Ability to substantiate recommendations with research, reasoning, and data.
- Ability to work closely with suppliers in developing and improving their processes to achieve commercial viability of products.
