Scientist, R&D - Product Dev

Scientist, R&D – Product Development

Job Purpose:

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading product development initiatives under theSnackingteam within the Meat, Cheese, Coffee, and Snacking (MCCS) platform. We are looking for a talented individual to drive product R&D workstreams within beloved brands like Lunchables, P3, and OM Bites. This role willinvolveexecuting technicalprojects focused oninnovation toimpactshort-term andlong-termstrategic initiatives. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• This role has the responsibility of leading supply resiliency, renovation, qualityimprovementand maintenance projects within the Snacking category.

• This role has responsibility for developing new product formulations, portfolio renovation, and customer product solutions across various product lines.

• Work from ideation to commercialization, from benchtop samples to final production, and from raw material to finished product specifications.

• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments.

• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines.

• Utilize ingredients and process knowledge, experimentaldesignand data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations.

• Collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team.

• Develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.

Expected Experience & Required Skills:

• BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience withBachelor’sdegreeor1 year of relevant experience withMaster’sorno relevant experience with PhD 

• Product development and commercialization experience

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients and process

• Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture

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

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time. Travel could include (but not limited to): tointernal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Work Environment & Schedule:

This position is considered aNormaloffice environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces

This job description is not designed to cover orcontainall duties or responsibilities that are requiredofthe role.Duties or responsibilities may change orbe added with or without notice.