Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Development
About The Position
This is a Research and Development (R&D) role. The candidate will be an R&D resource for technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on portfolio renovation, value engineering and productivity, quality improvement, and brand maintenance in the frozen meals, snacks and potatoes category. This candidate should have experience developing and executing work plans and driving for results in a variety of settings. This role is responsible for the design and execution of product testing, analyzing data, drawing and documenting conclusions, communicating results, and product commercialization. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks and timelines concurrently.
Requirements
- BS/MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Mitigate all the supply chain issues in a timely manner for the frozen network
- 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
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
