Sr Scientist, R&D – Product Development

Sr Scientist R&D Product Development

Role

This is a technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North American Elevate Growth Team.The candidate will beidentifyingscopingand driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on innovation and renovation. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans anddriving forresults.This includes understandingthe business need designing and executing tests analyzing data drawing conclusions documenting communicating results and commercializing products.Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role whichoperatesin a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply priorlearningor scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently anddemonstratethe ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions area must.

Key Components

• Responsible for developing and commercializing new products and renovating existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.

• The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet thebusinessplatform and innovationobjectives.

• Opportunities may exist to lead junior developers on projects.

• Conduct feasibility assessments prototype development costing supervision of factory trials development of recipe and factory documentation recipe and label development technical approval shelf-lifeassessmentand technical support forinitialfactory production.

• Apply priorlearningor scientific principles to new situations.

• Manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently anddemonstratethe ability to complete work with minimal guidance.

• Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions area must.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function (which can include internship work)

• Solid understanding of food chemistry analytical testing formulations and processing used in food manufacturing

• Sauce and condiment experience preferred

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients process and packaging

• Excellent communication influencing project management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead coach and motivate others

• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel 30%