Food Product Development Scientist
Core
Lead technical aspects and implementation of R&D productivity and sustainability projects for the Potato Chips Platform, developing new Fried & Baked potato chip products from concept to launch.
Role type
Senior IC Food Product Development Scientist
Builds
Fried & Baked potato chip products, new formulations, and process technologies
Domain
FMCG / Food Science / Snack Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development, experimental design, data interpretation, sensory testing, consumer research, formulation, process technology, raw material qualification, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Cross-functional alignment, thought leadership, training program leadership
Technologies
R&D Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate product development initiatives using experimental design tools; manage technical aspects of productivity agendas for potato chips; coordinate samples for NPD, sensory tests, consumer tests, and scale-up trials; finalize product and ingredient specifications; lead exploration of new ingredients and process technologies; run raw material qualification programmes; ensure regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
