EMPWR creates high quality nutritious and delicious bars.
Our company was founded in 2020 and has experienced remarkable growth ever since. We produce some of the most iconic and leading brands, setting the standard for taste and texture in the market. We’re active in The Netherlands, Croatia, USA, Canada and Belgium, with 1300 passionate employees.
As one talented team, we share a passion for high quality nutritious and delicious bars. Acting as entrepreneurs in our professions, we team up with each other on an exciting path to growth. EMPWR prioritizes employee safety and creates a motivating work environment that encourages collaboration and personal growth.
This year, we’re expanding even more and transform our operations into state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With joined forces, we continue to grow.
Join us and help shape the future of healthy snacking!
The R&D Food Scientist will support the commitment and continual innovation to our customers.
Perform new product research from concept to formulation, ingredient sourcing, through to commercialization.
Organize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and communicating status.
Have a strong sense of purpose, works well with minimal supervision and is assertive in the pursuit of quality and accuracy.
Optimize current products for run ability.
Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.
Perform and manage sensory evaluations on current products.
Problem solve production or finished product issues.
Provide technical support for Sales, Quality Assurance and Production.
Keep current with government regulations concerning ingredients and food labeling.
Develop and update accurate label information.
Assist in procurement of new ingredients.
Update ingredient documentation as required.
All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
BS in Food Science or related field of study plus 2-3 years’ experience. Must have good computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of Genesis R&D SQL software a plus.
Working knowledge of food ingredients, interactions and nutritional levels.
Working knowledge of product labeling.
Regulatory compliance experience or knowledge.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to work effectively on a team.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent problem solving, time management and acute sensory skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an office environment and food laboratory with exposure to major allergens.
Frequently required to talk, hear and communicate with others in English.
Ability to sit and perform work on a computer or at a desk.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours).
Ability to use hands to digitally manipulate laboratory and office equipment, as well as handle food products.
Ability to occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products.
Ability to taste, feel and describe sensory aspects of food products.