Associate Scientist, R&D – Product Development
Core
R&D resource driving new product development, portfolio renovation, and quality improvement for consumer goods.
Role type
Associate Scientist, Product Development
Builds
New and reformulated food products transitioning to production
Domain
Food manufacturing and consumer goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Formulation development, process engineering, risk assessment, data analysis, sensory evaluation coordination, project management, scientific problem-solving
Preferred skills
Hands-on knowledge of food chemistry and analytical testing, understanding of ingredient functionality
Technologies
Benchtop and pilot plant equipment
Responsibilities
Support commercialization of new products and transition to production; Conduct risk and feasibility assessments; Create formulas and processing procedures; Execute benchtop, pilot plant, and plant trials; Coordinate product tastings and sensory evaluations; Manage multiple concurrent research projects
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC