Culinary Sensory Scientist Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=46+Leland+Drive+Buffalo+NY+USA+14220) • R&D Job Type Full-time Description Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our US Sensory Team, located in Buffalo, New York. Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands includingGalbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic®in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe. At Lactalis, our core values ofAMBITION,ENGAGEMENT, andSIMPLICITYare at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us yourSTORY, yourPASSION, and yourEXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. From your PASSION to ours The Culinary & Sensory Specialist is a hands-on R&D role, supporting the development of new products/innovation/renovation projects under the guidance of the Culinary Manager and Sensory Manager. The position is responsible for providing specialized product knowledge to the retail marketing/sales business teams through the execution and/or development of culinary functionality testing. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: · Perform product functionality evaluations and/or develop new recipes and provide documentation and conclusions for these activities in support of the business strategy. · Proactively identify & apply food insights and trends to determine where product innovation and content creation opportunities exist. · Consult and collaborate with Lactalis North America Culinary Manager (where required) on product performance investigations, applications/testing procedures, development of training and customer support documents, for sales and marketing teams. · Design, plan and execute required culinary and/or pilot experiments in the development of new products and/or product renovations and/or new processes for the experimental plan and conduct experiments, produce documentation, and provide conclusions. · Develop and perform recipes and tasting protocols in collaboration with sensory expert panel leader for sensory functionality testing. · Maintain an updated database of all recipes, protocols, technical reports, plus all other relevant information. · Procure and ship commercially available products on a weekly basis for use by culinary testing and sensory expert panel evaluations. · Assist Sensory Scientists to coordinate the experts panels by organizing, leading, submitting samples for chemical analysis, and analyzing session results as needed. · Travel to business headquarter offices, manufacturing plants, culinary events, and client sites to share knowledge and provide support in culinary and sensory activities. · This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. · To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided. · Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success. · Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicant will contribute the following: Education & Experience · Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Science or related field · Minimum 2 years of experience in culinary, food and nutrition · Sensory science experience is a plus Skills / Abilities / Specialized Knowledge · Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Need to be able to work independently and in teams, with minimal direct supervision. · Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints. · Ability to operate in a transversal environment, across multiple departments. · Ability to adapt in a changing work environment. · Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Salary Description $65,000 - $75,000 annual