Associate Scientist - R&D Product Development

Support and lead the commercialization of reformulated or new products and successful transition from development to production Interact with Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive for results Conduct risk and feasibility assessments on all projects Create and edit formulas, processing procedures and finished product specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products Execute benchtop, pilot plant and plant trials to support project goals as well as shelf-life assessments Coordinate with cross-functional teammates to organize product tastings and sensory evaluations Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently with supervisor guidance and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products, exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills Requirements BS/MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field Educational research & hands-on knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Self-motivated and self-starter with attention to detail and a passion to learn Willingness to travel 30% (internal factories, suppliers, conferences or other R&D sites) pending business needs Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Food Science and Engineering, with a strong focus on product formulation, processing procedures, and quality assurance. Capable of conducting risk assessments and managing cross-functional projects while applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Highest-signal resume keywords BS/MS Degree In Food Science Product Formulation Analytical Testing Project Management Ingredient Functionality Hard Skills Food Chemistry Processing Procedures Feasibility Assessments Shelf-Life Assessments Benchtop Trials Pilot Plant Trials Product Specifications Quality Assurance Soft Skills Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Good Communication Self-Motivated Attention To Detail Industry Keywords Consumer Goods Food Manufacturing Cross-Functional Collaboration Regulatory Compliance R&D #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor