Thermal Process Scientist Castiglione delle Stiviere, 25, IT - Colgate Palmolive

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Job Summary:

The EU S&T group is responsible for adapting and geographically expanding innovative products across our premium wellness and therapeutic product portfolios. The senior thermal process scientist has expert knowledge of thermal processing requirements for low-acid foods packaged in sealed containers under 21 CFR 113.83. They will require working closely with formulation scientists, quality, regulatory, supply chain, procurement, packaging, external thermal process consultants, and internal and external manufacturing colleagues to ensure finished products achieve adequate thermal process treatment for shelf-stability. This role will be responsible for thermal processing of various packaging and product formats for both Europe and other global geographies.

Essential Job functions:

Lead the development, evaluation and implementation of thermal processes; knowledge and understanding of the appropriate design and methods of conducting studies relating to thermal processing of food, such as: heat penetration, temperature and heat transfer distribution studies, thermal-death-time experiments, process validation and verification studies, and applying other scientific methods related to thermal processing.

Knowledge of the underlying principles, process calculations, analysis tools, and evaluation techniques related to thermal processing; ability to document process establishment methods and results, and communicate thermal process requirements and recommendations. Ability to investigate new processing and thermal cooking techniques and develop protocols for control.

Education:

BS in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Food Engineering or related field. Preferred MS or higher

5+ years of experience in low acid canned foods thermally process in retorts

Completed Better Process Control School complying with 21 CFR 128b

Experience:

Demonstrated understanding of formula development process and basic food science principles

Possesses basic understanding in regulatory, food safety and quality requirements relevant to functional responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to design and run scientific experiments