Food Scientist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Food Scientist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Researching new cost-reducing manufacturing processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Communicating with relevant parties regarding food quality and safety concerns.
Utilizing formulation software to create and update formulations.
Coordinating independent laboratory testing.
Updating and maintaining MRP system.
Adhering to GMP and other safety regulations.
Performing other duties assigned by supervisor.
Working on new products from conceptualization to launch.
Arranging and shipping sales samples.
Updating product information sheets for sales preparation and updated labels.
Recording, analyzing and summarizing research data.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Food Scientist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Food Scientist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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