Junior Product Development Scientist
Core
Support the development of protocepts to prototypes to fit with concepts that drive brand strategies and deliver technical responses to commercial briefs.
Role type
Junior Product Development Scientist
Builds
Bench samples, pilot and factory trials, and innovative solutions for biscuits and confectionery products.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Confectionery
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Technical concept development, cross-functional collaboration, supplier relationship management, cost management, pilot and factory trial execution
Preferred skills
Understanding of consumer needs, ability to work across cultures, knowledge of sustainability and reformulation
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Support delivery of developing technical concepts into product development, support in the development of solutions to technical hurdles, support in the provision of a technical response to the commercial brief, delivering bench samples and supporting/leading in the running of pilot and factory trials, supporting in ensuring costs are managed in line with trial budgets and project plans, build internal cross-functional expertise and relationships to support delivery of the agenda
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC