Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Core
Research-based technical development role supporting innovation, renovation, and brand maintenance for Away From Home and KHI business units.
Role type
Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Builds
New and existing food products, optimized formulations, and processing systems
Domain
Food Science / Consumer Packaged Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Design of Experiments, benchtop experimentation, product testing (flavor, texture, color, nutrition, shelf-life), feasibility assessment, prototype development, recipe and label development, factory trial supervision, pilot plant scale-up, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Internship or Co-op Experience in food or consumer products industry
Technologies
Lab equipment, pilot plant systems, manufacturing processing systems
Responsibilities
Conduct benchtop experiments to support innovation and brand maintenance; Test products for sensory and nutritional attributes; Support development and commercialization of new and renovated products; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement projects; Conduct lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials to optimize formulations; Maintain high-quality technical documentation and specifications; Progress projects from ideation to final production.
