The Judge Group, INC. is currently in search of a Degreed Food Technologist / R&D Manager for a Large USDA Manufacturing Facility located in Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

·         Perform Scale-Up on products, process or packaging leading to the development of final specifications for these projects focusing on product blind superiority vs. competition and maximizing margin.

·         Support the market research effort through preparation and staging of products to be used for research; work with marketing and market research to design test.

·         Maintain and communicate knowledge of current food industry trends, food and packaging processing methods and techniques.

·         Act as technical leader for projects assigned as primary responsibility. 

·         May include supervisory responsibility.

·         Individuals at this level are required to perform or delegate all responsibilities of levels up to and including this one. 

·         Periodic overnight travel to coordinate product testing.

Requirements:

·      B.S. degree in Food Science or related field.

·      3-5 years of direct experience in a USDA (Meat or Beef highly preferred) product development.

·      Knowledge of current food industry trends, including food and packaging processing methods and techniques.

·      Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and other software specific to function.

·      Ability to develop applications, including collection, documentation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data.

·      Ability to effectively use typical laboratory and pilot equipment.

·      Appreciation for and demonstration of the scientific method in work conducted.

·      Excellent organizational, project coordination, and time management skills; ability to work productively in a team environment.

·      Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of organization.

·      Ability to project oneself as a consumer.

This is an excellent position offering a Great Base Salary, Benefits, Bonus and Relocation Package(s) for highly qualified candidates.  Apply today to sgilinger@judge.com !

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified Candidates for the Food Technologist / R&D Manager position MUST HAVE a 4-Year BS Degree (preferably in Food Science) with 3-5 years of current/previous Food Scientist / Food Technologist Product Development experience from within a USDA (Meat and/or Beef are highly preferred) Manufacturing Facility.  At this time, ONLY candidates with a strong USDA Product Development background will be considered.  Qualified Candidates should send a Word attachment copy of their resume to sgilinger@judge.com .