R&D Technician - Product Development

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for an R&D Technician - Product Development in Warrendale, PA

Call: +1 (248) 582-6508 / Email: Johvie.Cuan@stefanini.com

Open for W2 candidates only!

Location: 1000 Ericsson Dr., Warrendale, PA 15086

Work Hours: This position is 100% onsite, M-F, core business hours

Description:

This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone Taste Elevation business. The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.  This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.

Key Components

• Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab. 
• Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
• Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.    
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.    
• Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf-life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.

Requirements:.

• B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  
• Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills. 
• Self-starter with a passion to learn a must. 
• Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. 

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.

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