Product Development Food Scientist Job

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Date: Apr 6, 2012

Location: Barrington, IL, USA

· Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic market objectives.

· Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development.

· Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues.

· Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research.

· Perform basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations

· Develop product formulations that leverages expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality

· Develop complete product attribute specifications for new products.

· Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality

· Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups.

Qualifications

· 1-2 years Experience - Research and/or Industry

· Ability to translate objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives.

· Ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources.

· Detail oriented individual who can support and partner with lead Scientists during accelerated product development life cycles that include new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, production start-up for test market and national launching of new products

· Fundamental understanding of the incorporation of business need into technical programs

· The ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments.

· Strong communication skills (oral and written).

· Willingness to travel.

· B.S. in Food Science & Technology or related scientific field

Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V

Ref: 4368BR

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segments: Business Development, Chemistry, Engineer, Engineering, Food Science, Food Service, Hospitality, Laboratory, Product Development, Research, Research Scientist, Sales, Science, Scientific, Scientist

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