Scientist, R&D - Product Dev
Core
Lead product development projects for iconic food brands (e.g., Crave, Kraft Dinner, Heinz Beans, Philadelphia) focusing on innovation, quality improvement, and commercialization.
Role type
Senior IC food scientist (product development)
Builds
Reformulated or new food products transitioning from development to production
Domain
Food manufacturing / Consumer goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (formulas, specifications, finished products)
Required skills
Product development and commercialization, Ingredient functionality understanding, Food chemistry and formulations, Analytical testing, Process knowledge, Risk and feasibility assessment, Data analysis, Project management, Critical thinking, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
Leadership and coaching, Cross-functional collaboration, Sensory evaluation coordination, Travel adaptability
Technologies
Benchtop equipment, Pilot plant systems, Plant trial facilities, Sensory evaluation tools
Responsibilities
Design and execute product testing and trials (benchtop, pilot, plant), Create and edit formulas and processing procedures, Coordinate product tastings and sensory evaluations, Conduct risk and feasibility assessments, Support transition from development to production, Manage multiple concurrent research projects
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
