Associate Product Development Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Paris Township, OH

23h•$63,236 - $84,868

About The Position

The Associate Product Development Specialist participates in R&D projects and activities and delivers product/process/systems in response to business needs in alignment with I&R pipelines. Nestlé USA is looking for individuals to join their inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates achievements. Employees are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas in a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required, in Food Science or a related field
1-2 years related experience (can include internships)
Good knowledge of raw materials and key technologies applicable to the product area
Qualified support in a project
Standard in rapid bench-top prototypes
Exposure to pilot plant setting; SBU, R&D and market awareness
Understanding of R&D project management and consumer insight and research methodologies
Ability to organize work and to manage small projects
Good written & verbal skills
Developed in computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and team room applications
Must focus on quality and customers and be able to provide solutions
Must be able to work in a cross functional team
Ability to travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of dairy technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop products in a timely manner, using innovative ingredients/processes with ideas generated from consumer insight and meeting Nestle guidelines; manages bench and pilot plant trials
Participate in project activities and resources to deliver industrialized products/processes at a defined quality and timeline
Calculate the carbon impact of projects for sustainability deliverables
Document projects in accordance with Nestle guidelines
Present/Publish together with project team members the project results at meetings with R&D, SBU and Markets
Write and communicate appropriately with all involved
Participate in relevant training courses, especially the ones pertaining to the Trial Management Process(es)
Keep current in scientific field and business aspects of Liquid Beverage Products