Senior Scientist Product Development – Cream Cheese
Core
Leading Product Development initiatives for Philadelphia Cream Cheese and process cheese categories in Canada, driving growth and brand future-proofing through innovative solutions.
Role type
Senior Scientist Product Development (R&D Lead)
Builds
New cream cheese and process cheese products for the Canadian market
Domain
Food Science / Dairy Processing / Consumer Packaged Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Dairy science knowledge, Product Development, Commercialization, Project management, Food science/processing knowledge, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering/Food Science/Chemistry, Experience in yogurt or fluid milk operations, Entrepreneurial spirit
Technologies
Fluid milk processing, culturing, separation technology, homogenization, pasteurization/heating
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity, Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently, Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments, Coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities, Mentor and coach colleagues within and outside the immediate team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence