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Job
Title: Food Scientist
III - Valhalla, NY
Job Description:
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
Lead product development efforts on applying novelty technology and flavor
solutions. Develop products by implementing technology tools that deliver
great taste within the World Wide Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Beverage
Categories.
,br> Lead the effort to identify novel and unique base solutions t solve
taste challenges in conjunctions with and simultaneous to the flavor
solution approached.
Initiate food base understanding and begin leveraging new tools into food
applications.
Lead product development roadmap and pathway definition
Provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development
initiatives.
Ensure completion of development and commercialization success criteria in
execution of project work through use of accepted documentation and work
processes
Provide project management insight that created the foundation for
innovative solutions in supporting business partners
Lead and drive effective working relationships across Discovery, Mechanism
and Flavor Synergy solutions as necessary to support Big Bet Initiatives.
Develop superior cost effective new products that meet the technology
deliverables and/or contribute to the creation and execution of new
ingredient and/or flavor solutions.
Key Challenges
Design and optimize formula to meet technical expectation and cost target
Managing multiple projects both independently and in a team environment
Influencing activities and project plans across technical and development
functions
Development and motivation of multi-functional project team.
Skills Required:
Required:
MS Office
Skills Desired:
Desired:
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Expertise to develop, plan and coordinate prototype development imitative
included demonstrated capability in screening/panel testing methodology
In depth knowledge of beverage formulation and ingredient sensory
relationship
Demonstrated ability to drive new or out of the box thinking around the
product development and ability to receive ideas, suggestions and
ingredients from novel sources and implement quickly into product
development
Strong working knowledge of experimental design
Ability to generate and lead state-of the-art understanding of
flavor/ingredient taste contributors
Conducts appropriate project risk assessments and provides recommendations
for integrating program strategies
Outstanding Verbal and written communication skills
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Experience and knowledge in application of artificial sweeteners
Knowledge and experience in the discipline if developing products around
breakthrough technology advances
Strong interest in hands on bench work and novelty ingredient application
to develop product with superior quality and taste
Ability to provide thoughtful leadership on both strategic and tactical
aspects of projects
Outstanding teamwork communications and leadership skills
Ability to analyze emerging consumer trends and develop insights on product
solutions or opportunities
Experience in leading project teams of 5 or more people and mentoring
junior members
Local Candidates Preferred NY
Required Skills:
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Desired Skills:
Non-Tech Skills:
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