Product Development Scientist - Edibles
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) - Oglesby, IL
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
This position is a hybrid role that can be based out of Chicago IL or Oglesby IL. We are open to the candidate being based out of either location - candidate will need to spend 50% of time in Oglesby IL facility. The Product Development Scientist will report to and work side by side with Green Thumb's Director of Manufacturing - Edibles. This role will be directly responsible for developing and commercializing cannabis infused Food & Beverage products with a focus on confectionary products in a manner ensuring safe, stable and compliant products. While primary focus will be Food & Beverage, in this role, product development support may be requested across other GTI product platforms as well, which includes Transdermal Topicals and Inhalables. Product development scope includes innovation, productivity and brand stewardship; however, this role will focus more on Innovation, identifying and leading white space exploration. Green Thumb is growing fast, and as our new Product Developer, you will be tasked with leading the evolving demands of our fast-paced environment. You must have constant curiosity and have an insatiable desire to create and innovate the edible/oral delivery of cannabis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct product development work from bench top prototypes thru scaling-up products and processes for commercialization in support of GTI's objectives.
- Identify potential, new innovation spaces for GTI Business Teams to consider and execute prototype development from benchtop thru scale-up.
- Lead multiple key projects, ensuring they meet project scope, launch time and flawless execution.
- Conduct experimental design and execute lab scale pilot development.
- Collaborate frequently with a cross-functional team, including but not limited to, project managers, product developers, brand managers, and manufacturing personal from concept thru commercialization of products, ensuring excellent communication.
- Partner internally and externally to source ingredients and to leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality.
- Implement and advance new research and development procedures & techniques.
- Accurately maintain laboratory notebook and generate all required product documentation, including product specifications, formulation sheets, and SOPs.
- Follow all safety requirements, ie GMP, PPE, etc.
- Provide supervision and direction to R&D Lab Technicians.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BS in a Food Science, chemical engineering or related STEM discipline such as chemistry, biology, mechanical engineering, etc.
- Experience with confectionary product development and have acquired gummy development expertise, but also knowledgeable and experienced in chocolate, taffy, tablets, etc.
- Preference with experience in innovating and commercializing confectionary products for the Cannabis industry.
- Comfortable and experienced in innovating and exploring new spaces and bringing ideas to life via tangible prototypes.
- Ability to plan, design experiments, and problem solve.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
- Capability of troubleshooting, fixing, and services a wide range of equipment and software without assistance.
- Knowledge of lab best practices and GMP.
- Advanced math skills.
- Must be detail oriented with superior organizational skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and produce results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with coworkers and management.
- Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
- Understanding & adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay range based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role.
- Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
