Sr Sci, R&D - Product Dev
Core
Lead product development from formulation through scale-up and commercialization for medium- to high-complexity projects in the Away From Home / KHI business.
Role type
Senior Scientist, Product Development
Builds
New products, renovated products, and brand maintenance items for the Away From Home / KHI business
Domain
Food & Beverage / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Required skills
Product formulation, processing systems, lab test methods, project management, technical judgment, experiment design, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, risk management, manufacturing troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of ingredients and ingredient interactions, ability to learn new categories quickly, flexibility with changing priorities
Technologies
Laboratory equipment, pilot plant systems, manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
Lead product development projects from concept to commercialization, translate business objectives into development plans, partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, serve as R&D point person for manufacturing plants, lead product testing and qualification, conduct lab and pilot plant trials to optimize formulations, write specifications and maintain documentation, monitor emerging trends and competitive activity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC