Assoc Sci – R&D

Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Development

This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone Taste Elevation business. The candidate will be implementing and/or driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Brand Maintenance, Productivity, Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.  This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.

Key Components

• Conducting bench top experiments in the lab. 

• Responsible for developing and commercializing new products, renovating existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.    

• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.    

• Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessment and technical support for initial factory production.

Qualifications:

• Good communication, critical thinking and investigation skills. 

• Self-starter with a passion to learn a must. 

• Handle multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel 30% pending business needs

• B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent

• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred. 

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