R&D Product Developer I

Title: R&D Product Developer I
Location: East Hanover, NJ
Duration: 8+ months
Pay Range: $41/hr to 46.34/hr
Shift: 8am-5pm
Job Description:
• Experienced in Food Industry Manufacturing environment(Preferred in Biscuit Snacking), with knowledge in ingredient functionality & commercialization
• Minimum: BS in Food Science with 3-5 years of experience
• Travel: 25-40%
• Anti-Slip / Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position Day-to-day Activities:
• Work independently and with a cross-functional team to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, regulatory, marketing and manufacturing requirements.
• Effectively communicate status & risks and plan, lead, & coordinate pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.
• Plan, lead, & coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.).
• This candidate will be co-leading this project with the HM so interacting with senior MDLZ leaders and suppliers.
• Pilot plant / trials work ( ingredient troubleshooting) is a huge plus.