SR Food Scientist NEW Product DEVELOPMENT

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency of principles required for successful R&D of food products.
• Proficiency of scientific principles and methods required to perform new product development.
• Strong project management skills
• Experience within retail product commercialization.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with food manufacturing facilities.
• Understanding of Stage Gate Innovation process a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs and AIB.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of associates and ranging from entry level to executive level positions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks often with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision. Must be selfstarter.
• Proficient use of computer and Microsoft software PLM experience a plus
• Ability to travel up to 25% post COVID19.
• Consumer packaged goods product development experience a plus
• Experience analyzing consumer insights
• Ability to partner with Marketing teams on line extensions competitive analysis and product line/capabilities gap analysis.