US|R&D Scientist|Contractor
US|R&D Scientist|Contractor
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R&D Associate Principal Scientist / Engineer PFNA Flavor & Seasoning
Job Description:
The Associate Principal Scientist will lead seasoning development across multiple brands and products on the R&D Seasonings & Flavor team and with the opportunity to work on many of our consumer loved brands including Lays Miss Vickies Cheetos STAX Meals Dips and Sauces and others. The role includes flavor strategy research & ideation leveraging culinary flavor & seasoning development seasoning vendor partnership seasoning processing & scale up and specifications. The R&D Associate Principal Scientist will be an integral part of our PEP agenda leading strategic planning and innovation programs to expand our portfolio providing more consumer choices with products that are better for the planet and people.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead seasoning and flavor innovation from idea inception through product commercialization across multiple brands.
Work effectively with other R&D functions and business cross-functional partners to develop and launch product innovations and renovations integrating pep technology roadmaps.
Work with external suppliers and vendors to identify new technology unlocks lead new seasoning design and commercialize new ingredients and technologies.
Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development and strategic R&D project goals.
Apply scientific and experimental design principles to solve technical problems and create robust seasoning designs.
Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research.
Willing to travel typically up to 40%.
Qualifications/Requirements
BS / MS / PhD in Food Science Chemistry Ingredient Science or Chemical Engineering
BS 8 years MS 4 years PhD 2 years experience in R&D or manufacturing/production environment in foods seasoning flavors ingredients or CPG industry
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project objectives
Demonstrated competency to effectively influence cross-functionally with solid communication (oral & written) and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results while overcoming obstacles
Experience with seasoning system setup operation quality control troubleshooting etc. is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Past experience in product or process development seasoning & flavor ingredient science or culinary a plus.
Job Description:
The Associate Principal Scientist will lead seasoning development across multiple brands and products on the R&D Seasonings & Flavor team and with the opportunity to work on many of our consumer loved brands including Lays Miss Vickies Cheetos STAX Meals Dips and Sauces and others. The role includes flavor strategy research & ideation leveraging culinary flavor & seasoning development seasoning vendor partnership seasoning processing & scale up and specifications. The R&D Associate Principal Scientist will be an integral part of our PEP agenda leading strategic planning and innovation programs to expand our portfolio providing more consumer choices with products that are better for the planet and people.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead seasoning and flavor innovation from idea inception through product commercialization across multiple brands.
Work effectively with other R&D functions and business cross-functional partners to develop and launch product innovations and renovations integrating pep technology roadmaps.
Work with external suppliers and vendors to identify new technology unlocks lead new seasoning design and commercialize new ingredients and technologies.
Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development and strategic R&D project goals.
Apply scientific and experimental design principles to solve technical problems and create robust seasoning designs.
Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research.
Willing to travel typically up to 40%.
Qualifications/Requirements
BS / MS / PhD in Food Science Chemistry Ingredient Science or Chemical Engineering
BS 8 years MS 4 years PhD 2 years experience in R&D or manufacturing/production environment in foods seasoning flavors ingredients or CPG industry
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project objectives
Demonstrated competency to effectively influence cross-functionally with solid communication (oral & written) and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results while overcoming obstacles
Experience with seasoning system setup operation quality control troubleshooting etc. is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Past experience in product or process development seasoning & flavor ingredient science or culinary a plus.
Additional Details
- What is the maximum hourly pay rate you want to pay to the temporary worker : 55.00
- Work Hours (eg. Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM) : Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
- Actual Job Title : R&D Associate Principal Scientist / Engineer PFNA Flavor & Seasoning
- Actual Work Location : Provide a complete address if actual work location differs from the work location selected above.
- Job Type : White Collar
- Sub Function : R&D
- Anticipated Schedule : Full Time
- When do you anticipate converting contractor to permanent status : (No Value)
- Contractor Name (provide a name if you have identified a person for this job posting) : (No Value)
- Contractors Email Address or Phone Number : (No Value)
Employment Type
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