Senior, Product Validation Technologist

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.Senior, Product Validation TechnologistFactor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior, Product Validation Technologist to join the Product Validation team. The Product Validation Technologist III will be responsible for the planning, execution and reporting of validation testing for new ingredients, equipment, recipe builds and product launches. You will also be responsible for the preparation and successful execution of recipe commercialization & development of ingredient specifications in-line with Factor objectives. To thrive in this role you will need to have a genuine interest in utilizing data and metrics to find food manufacturing optimization and improvement opportunities.You will ...Oversee daily workload allocation and utilization for the on-site Ingredient Solutions team, ensuring consistent project coverage and team productivity. When capacity exists, coordinate with partner teams (Commercialization and Kitchen Excellence) to identify additional projects that keep the team engaged and aligned with company priorities.Plan, execute, and capture data on Recipe Scaling tests to assist in guiding operations and production needs.Develop and execute validation testing of new ingredients and equipment in line with cross-functional team needs and company objectives.Organize,conduct & report sensory evaluations of new ingredients and recipes with internal stakeholders.Liaise between Operations, Culinary, Procurement and Nutrition teams to help bring company initiatives to completion.Assist in the development and maintaining of company specifications, SOPs, and best practices in regard to product and supplier onboarding.Develop an understanding of production process to assist in identifying process and evaluation improvement opportunitiesEvaluate finished products to validate end-customer experience and shelf-life.Coach and mentor members of to help them maximize their effectivenessYou are ....Detail-oriented - You are able to schedule, organize and execute detailed testing plansself-driven, goal oriented, and interested in continued learningstrong in verbal and written communication, able to generate report on product testingable to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentable to lift up to 50 lbsAt a minimum, you have ...An undergraduate degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Biology, Chemistry or a related science field or Culinary Arts background with 3+ years of culinary experience.1 - 3+ years' experience in food manufacturing, food product development, applications, operations or applicable culinary experience.a proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Suiteexperience in utilizing basic analytical, pilot and culinary equipment.You'll get...Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunitiesGenerous PTO and flexible attendance policyComprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employmentUp to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chainThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. #Factor #JD1008 Illinois Pay Range $74,813—$83,125 USD About HelloFreshWe believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.comAPAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.comUnited States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.comCanada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com