Scientist Product Development
Mars•Chicago, IL
•$79,280 - $109,010•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for leading the new product development process from concept to launch. This role includes translating consumer insights to scalable new products based on robust food science principles. In addition, the product development scientist provides maintenance of the existing portfolio, and champions quality and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering a related technical field or equivalent
- 1-2 years industry experience
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related technical field
- Food product development or culinary industry experience
- Strong knowledge of food science fundamentals and application to the product development process
- Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new prototypes that translate consumer insight and wants into product attributes from benchtop through full scale production.
- Collaborates with R&D sub functions and cross functional team members to provide product expertise required to move ideas through the new product launch process.
- Ensures product quality and food safety requirements are defined and delivered through the completion of raw material, finished product and quality specifications.
- Provides proper documentation (notebooks, written reports) and ensures proper knowledge management for all projects and protection of intellectual property.
- Keeps current with new developments in the field of food science and technology through competitive product knowledge, trend spotting and supplier collaborations.
- Hands-on experience to become proficient in the pilot plant unit operations and skills required to make all components of finished products and build expertise to apply during scale up.
- Follows Mars Quality Management Program requirements for the Design and Development of New Products.
Benefits
- company bonus
- medical and dental benefits
- participation in 401k plan
- paid time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
