Food Technologist

Kenosha, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee training

performance bonuses

Flexible work hours

Job Description

Solina is a global leader in the food industry, renowned for its commitment to creating customized savory solutions that prioritize sustainability, flavor, and nutrition. With nearly 5,000 passionate employees worldwide, Solina operates across 50 production sites and R&D laboratories in more than 19 countries, mainly in Europe and North America. This international food company designs innovative, sustainable food solutions tailored to clients in food service, butchery, nutrition, and manufacturing markets. They focus on delivering products that are not only delicious and nourishing but also affordable and convenient, always keeping sustainability at the heart of their business model. Solina's entrepreneurial culture fosters creativity and innovation to rethink culinary possibilities for people and the planet.

Solina USA, a proud branch of the Solina Group, specializes in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. The company boasts four strategic production facilities across the United States that enable efficient delivery of high-quality and innovative flavor solutions. Serving a diverse clientele including Quick Service Restaurants, Fast Casual, Casual Dining, and food manufacturers, Solina USA is committed to providing exceptional customer experiences by combining product quality and cost competitiveness. The company builds dynamic partnerships that bring culinary creativity to life, emphasizing that food truly matters.

The Food Technologist role at Solina USA is a vital part of the Research & Development team, tasked with driving product innovation and optimization. This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 and is based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The Food Technologist will play a crucial role in creating new seasoning prototypes, managing R&D projects, conducting sensory evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, quality assurance, operations, and customer service. The position requires hands-on involvement in formulation, processing efficiency improvements, and ingredient sourcing with a focus on maintaining product quality and cost-effectiveness. As part of this role, the technologist will also handle technical support, training of R&D personnel, and ensure compliance with food safety and labeling standards.

The environment at Solina encourages a blend of creativity, scientific rigor, and teamwork, offering opportunities to innovate in the food tech space using state-of-the-art equipment like centrifuges, titrators, colorimeters, ovens, mixers, and viscometers. Candidates with a background in food science or food technology and experience in sauce development (hot and cold fill technologies) will find this role both challenging and rewarding. The company values good communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a self-driven attitude to meet deadlines in a dynamic workplace. Solina also promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its recruitment and work culture, welcoming talents from all backgrounds and focusing on competence-based hiring. This is an excellent opportunity for food technologists eager to advance their careers in an innovative and expanding international food company.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in food technology or product development
Experience with sauce formulation using hot fill and cold fill technology
Ability to conduct sensory evaluations and product testing
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of food safety and labeling regulations
Willingness to travel up to 10%

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree
3+ years of related experience
Sauce experience (hot fill and cold fill technology)
Understanding of methods and ingredients
Understanding regulatory standards and ingredient labeling is a plus
Excellent communication skills
Computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Office and Outlook
Demonstrates strong time management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks
Demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure and achieve set goals
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation to fulfill deadlines

Job Duties

Creates novel seasonings for various items with minimum oversight
Matches seasonings to various applications
Contacts vendors for novel ingredients and technology
Collaborates with internal and external teams including sales, business development, quality assurance, operations, and customer service
Manages projects, ensuring timely communication and meeting deadlines
Provides formulas, ingredient statements, and usage instructions
Conducts sensory evaluations on products
Provides technical and operational support as needed
Training and developing R&D people
Works with QA on labeling and food safety
Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to create and implement business models
Must have the ability to interact with customers
Perform additional duties as given by the direct manager