Food Scientist

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Location: Denver, COLORADO
Deadline: 02 Jun 2024

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Food Scientist
Position Location Denver, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202400807AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000 - 55,000 plus benefits. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
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Desired Start Date 07/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/02/2024
Description of Work Unit
ABOUT THE CSU SPUR CAMPUS AT THE NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER:

The Spur campus is a project of the CSU System, which is comprised of three campuses: CSU in Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global. In conjunction with its partners, the CSU System has three buildings focused on water, food and agriculture, animal health, and sustainability at Spur at the National Western Center (NWC). Within the Spur buildings, CSU will conduct research and convene experts from around the globe; students of all ages will engage with science and have opportunities for exploratory learning, transforming their thinking about food, water, and health and the careers available in these fields; and partners will join in programming the space and bring evolving content to the year-round campus. Learn more at www.CSUSpur.org. The Food Innovation Center is physically housed at CSU Spur.
The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) at Colorado State University fulfills our institution’s land-grant mission through its economic impact, cutting-edge research, and innovative education. The College offers undergraduate majors with different concentration options as well as graduate degree programs within the College and its five academic departments. The Food Innovation Center is a program that is administered and directed through the College of Agricultural Sciences.
The Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) conducts research that addresses the economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social acceptability of activities impacting agriculture, natural resources, and consumers in Colorado. The Food Innovation Center supports and collaborates with the AES stations.
Position Summary
The Food Scientist will perform various roles at the Food Innovation Center (FIC) at the Spur Campus of the National Western Center in Denver, Colorado and reports directly to the Senior Food Scientist.
The FIC is designed to fulfill Colorado State University’s land-grant mission, serving the agricultural community through entrepreneurial support in market and product development and a diverse range of engaged education and research services addressing global challenges of food safety and nutrition security.
The FIC will complement the capabilities and expertise of the Global Food Innovation Center facility on the CSU Fort Collins campus, utilizing an end-to-end suite of product innovation facilities that will feature pilot product development labs for meat, dairy and produce, a culinary development kitchen, and consumer research spaces including sensory testing booths and focus group rooms. CSU researchers will work alongside a diverse range of partners in these spaces to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Colorado’s food and agriculture industries. The Center will also host food safety and production short courses, food safety certification and extension programming for consumer groups in Colorado and abroad.
The position will be responsible for a range of responsibilities including product development work for FIC clients, food analysis, assisting with sensory testing, procurement of ingredients and machinery. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in product development, interfacing with business partners, and fostering a climate of inclusion among the community, business partners, faculty and staff.
Required Job Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to achieve complex goals and objectives, which is evidence of high-level leadership, communication, and management skills. Specific qualifications include:
  • Bachelor’s degree in sensory science, food science, agricultural science or closely related field that can include, but is not limited to, animal sciences, agricultural economics, agriculture engineering, dairy science, chemistry, biology, psychology, data science, consumer science, and/or nutrition.
  • Minimum of two years experience in product development and sensory analysis
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The unit will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in related fields listed above.
  • Two or more years of experience in product development and sensory analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while adhering to aggressive deadlines.
  • Experience in recognizing, creating, and implementing plans to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within an organization.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Operations
Duty/Responsibility
  • Product development and project management including sourcing of raw materials, benchtop development, iterative product refinement, process development and supporting product startup.
  • Manage direct relationships with clients including onboarding, explanation of services, communication and delivery of final report.
  • Execution of various services including setup and execution of shelf-life studies, carrying out food analysis, and creation of nutritional labels and ingredient statements.
  • Manage the food labs including scheduling of clients, daily and routine maintenance and upkeep, and raw material inventory.
Percentage Of Time 90
Job Duty Category Management
Duty/Responsibility
  • Training of temporary workers
  • Weekly coordination with FIC operations manager and other FIC personnel
Percentage Of Time 10

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Apply online by 6/2/24 for full consideration. Complete application includes 1. Cover Letter addressing qualifications, 2. Resume and 3. Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The unit will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other - The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The unit will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Search Contact [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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