Food Scientist: Subex Group Barrington,
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Company Name
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Subex
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Job Category
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Telecommunications
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Location
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Barrington,
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Position Type
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Full-Time,
Contract
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Experience
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5-10
Years Experience
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Date Posted
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April
20, 2010
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To lead
product development efforts for new technology Principle Accountabilities
Measures Lead product development projects in area of stability &
consistency Project objectives and plans developed and aligned cross
functionally prior to initiation of work Provide technical guidance and
bench development for targeted development initiatives and existing brands
Experimental designs and scientific principles leveraged in
recommendations and decisions Ensure completion of development and
commercialization success criteria in execution of project work through use
of accepted documentation and work processes Final products meet project
objectives and commercial considerations/needs outlined in Field Ready
policies Provide project management insight that creates the foundation
for innovative solutions in supporting business partners Project
learnings shared broadly across R&D Develop and maintain effective
working relationships across R&D and non R&D functions as necessary
to support business growth initiatives Critical relationships internal
and external to R&D established and maintained Develop superior new
products that meet the project deliverables. Development leverages sound
technical approaches and meet project/program action standards Key
Challenges Managing multiple projects both independently and in a team
environment Influencing activities and project plans across technical and
operational functions Development and motivation of cross functional
project team Critical Competencies Expertise to develop, plan, conduct
and coordinate prototype development initiatives including demonstrated
capability in consumer testing methodology Conducts appropriate project
risk assessments and provides recommendations for integrating program
strategies Ability to generate and lead state-of-the-art developmental
techniques and consumer testing methodologies Strong working knowledge of
experimental design Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
Knowledge & Experience B.S. or M.S. in Food Science or related
discipline with at least 4 - 6 years product design experience in a
consumer products company. A proven track record in product development
and interest in hands on bench work Ability to provide thoughtful
leadership on both strategic and tactical aspects of projects Outstanding
teamwork, communication and leadership skills Ability to analyze emerging
consumer trends and develop insights on product solutions or opportunities
Proven track record in maintaining good working relationship with business
partners (Marketing, Operations, etc.) Successful creation and
commercialization of products Experience in leading project teams of 4-6
or more people Internal positions most typically held prior to being
considered for this position: Research / Food Specialist (Senior)
Technologist / Scientist
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Job
Description:
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Candidates
must be within 25 miles of Barrington, IL.
Product Development of beverages and other product forms for athletes.
Conduct bench-top screening experiments with selected functional
ingredients evaluating the sensory impact / boundaries in various product
systems.
Complete formulation work to ensure flavor & functional ingredient
compatibility.
Develop plans and conduct sensory optimization with functional
ingredients.
Work with R&D Process Development to complete scale-up from bench to
pilot plant.
Execute initial consumer testing evaluation of scale-up products working
with Sensory team.
Work with cross-functional partners (Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) to
develop and manage project timelines to meet business objectives.
Develop product specifications and work with Documentation/Regulatory/QA
to finalize
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