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Research Scientist- Ingredient Development-13004492
St. Louis, MO
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Plan, organize and develop products, processes, experiments, and trials from
inception through all stages of development under direct supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plan, organize and perform the necessary trials and
experiments (bench-top, pilot plant, and factory scale) as required to
deliver the process and product development projects that meet the
requirements of the client companies and SBU and are delivered in a timely
manner
2. Provide ingredient product input and assistance within the Center and
externally (e.g., with Marketing, Manufacturing, Divisional Engineering,
Technical Applications, other R&D centers, vendors, etc)
as required on a wide variety of projects
3. Participate and contribute as a member of cross-functional teams as
assigned. Interface on project implementation teams by assisting with
hand-off from development through start-up and providing operational training
as required.
4. Function as a project team leader as assigned. Required activities
include, but are not limited to:
Providing effective project leadership for the projects assigned
Fulfilling all requirements of the NPDI and StageGate/Product
Development Process and Nestec regarding absolute
deliverables for each phase
Complete all required documentation and project reporting in a timely
manner culminating in the Preliminary Manufacturing Dossier
Adherence to Company policy on protection of patent rights and intellectual
property
Ensuring all appropriate documents and project records are filed in the
Central Project Files, whether paper or electronic
5. Effectively communicate results through oral presentations and timely,
written technical documentation and reports
6. Conduct all activity in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and
procedures
7. Travel as necessary
8. Practice safety in the work area
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop Nestlι Purinas core competence specifically regarding meat
chemistry in pet food product development, including physical functionality,
impact of processing and impact in processed pet foods
Provide technical leadership to create original, differentiating technology
with a high level of ability to apply relevant scientific knowledge to
products/processes associated with meats and their by-products in pet foods
Propose projects utilizing technical innovations that may be applicable to
Nestlι Purina business strategy in wet pet foods
Maintain and improve upon the communications between R&D and external
contacts
Possess a recognized expertise and keep current in technical discipline of
meat sciences
Continue development of project leadership skills
Understanding the needs of the markets and operations, aggressively
self-generate new innovative product and process ideas
Establish and maintain good relationships with vendors and counterparts at
other Nestlι operations by encouraging frequent informal communication
Additional duties as assigned
SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
Project leadership as required for assigned projects
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
(Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
Minimum of a B.S. in Meat Science (M.S., PhD. in Meat Science prefered)
8+ years experience
Demonstrated technical leadership skills
Proven ability to create original, differentiating technology and apply
technical knowledge to meet business needs
Excellent product development skills including strong meat science and
their by-products knowledge and a fundamental understanding application and
processes
Good sense of business/technical interrelationships
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities
Good sense of business/technical interrelationships
Good organizational skills
Computer literacy
Pro-active/Self-Starter
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Excellent knowledge of thermal processing and protein chemistry
Advanced food processing experience
Broad range of technical knowledge outside area of specialty
Job
R&D/Scientific/Product
Development
Primary Location
US-MO-St. Louis-Saint
Louis
Organization
Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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