Associate Scientist

Magnum RFM Ice Cream, Inc. (Selecta Philippines)•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

2d•$59,300 - $88,900

About The Position

The Associate Scientist supports technical deliverables across innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and cost optimization projects for the North America Ice Cream Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) team. Working with Technical Project Leaders and cross-functional partners, the role helps turn project briefs into consumer-relevant products through hands-on bench development, pilot plant work, testing, and specification management. The role also contributes to commercialization and outsourced product launches through factory trials and third-party manufacturing setup.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in Food Science or a relevant scientific field of study.
Experience operating in accordance with regulations such as FDA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams and outside customers.
Good project management, organizational, multitasking, and quick-learning skills.
Ability to present information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to prepare comprehensive trial and laboratory reports and presentations, including recommendations and next steps.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of relevant product development experience, including internships, is preferred.
Basic technical knowledge of ingredient functionality, food processing, nutrition, and food legislation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support product development workstreams for regional innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and cost optimization projects.
Lead bench-top development and optimization based on project briefs.
Screen and validate new ingredients and suppliers, recommending next steps based on analytical, sensory, and product-showing results.
Plan and execute pilot plant trials, sample preparation, analytical testing, and sensory evaluations.
Manage ingredient and product samples, including inventory, ordering, logistics, shipping, and disposal.
Conduct product showings and cuttings with cross-functional partners, including Brand and Consumer Technical Insight teams.
Lead specification creation in SAP PLM from request through approval, including specifications for new ingredients and products to be launched.
Participate in factory trials for commercialization and support third-party manufacturing setup for outsourced product launches.