Sci, R&D - Product Dev
Core
Lead R&D initiatives for shelf-stable meal products, driving technical projects from ideation to commercialization for brands like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Velveeta.
Role type
Senior IC food scientist (product development)
Builds
New product formulations, portfolio renovations, and finished product specifications for shelf-stable meals.
Domain
Food science / Shelf-stable meals / Cheese & Pasta
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food formulation development, experimental design, data interpretation, project management, cross-functional collaboration, manufacturing coordination, product testing and qualification
Preferred skills
Shelf-stable meal solutions, cheese powder, process cheese, dry powder blending, pasta experience
Technologies
Benchtop sampling, raw material specification, production environment testing
Responsibilities
Develop new product formulations and manage portfolio renovation; Lead projects from benchtop samples to final production; Coordinate commercialization activities with internal and external manufacturing facilities; Lead product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments; Manage multiple development projects concurrently to meet timelines.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC