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Scientist -
Terminal Island, CA Department: R&D Job Description: DESCRIBE THE BROAD FUNCTION AND
SCOPE OF THE POSITION: This
position is responsible for driving product development projects from concept
through commercialization, resulting in the launch of new snack or food
products. This position is also responsible for the improvement of existing
products, relocation of products between production facilities, value
engineering, and technology development to enable new product development or
cost improvement. DESCRIBE THE PRINCIPAL CONTINUING
RESPONSIBILITIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: Technical Skills This
position is responsible for formulating and designing complex products with
limited managerial support. Projects must deliver the agreed upon metrics
successfully, including (but not limited to) timeline, cost, aesthetic,
commercial feasibility and consumer relevance. This position is also
responsible for planning and tracking technical deliverables and timelines,
and ensuring the technical workflow fits within the overall project plan and
timeline with minimal managerial support. This
position is responsible for efficiently designing, planning, coordinating and
executing complex experiments from bench-top through scale-up with minimal
managerial support. Accountabilities include all project aspects such as:
creating work plans, project design & timing analysis; cost analysis and
management; sourcing raw materials; prototype development; rapid protocepting; data analysis & interpretation;
interpreting chemistry & lab analyses; assessing process integration
& co-packing feasibility; ensuring products are developed within
Nutrition, Regulatory, and QA guidelines; and managing product stability
& shelf life testing. The
incumbent is responsible for owning the technical implementation of projects
and must be able to troubleshoot and resolve various project challenges with
limited managerial support. This
position critically reviews experimental results and provides recommendations
on medium complexity projects. The incumbent must also anticipate challenges
and take initiative to develop and pursue alternate solutions as appropriate,
with limited managerial support. The
incumbent must maintain detailed records in a laboratory notebook, and have
some knowledge, and a level of understanding and practice of intellectual
property development and protection Technical Leadership The
incumbent must communicate (written or orally) complex messages clearly and
concisely, and in a manner appropriate to the specific audience. The
incumbent may be asked to communicate project updates with credibility to
internal and external stakeholders This
position creates opportunities for new, own-able and relevant technology
development for pet products application, supporting these efforts internally
or through external partnerships (vendors/universities, etc).
The incumbent is responsible for supporting the development of a long-term
pipeline of highly differentiated technologies that are both consumer
relevant and market viable. The incumbent will support efforts to protect new
technologies to provide Del Monte competitive advantage in the marketplace. This
position will manage pilot plant technicians, national plant operators
(internal and co-pack), and various support staff. This
position also must have a good business acumen and be able to successfully
collaborate with cross-functional team members, including Marketing, Finance,
Operations, Corporate Quality and Food Safety, Procurement, Co-pack, etc. EDUCATION: Minimum
B.S. Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline. Preferred: MS or PhD. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Predicated
upon education and experience. Typically 5 to 8 years. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must
have broad depth of experience in developing and launching consumer products,
pet products, extruded consumer products (e.g., cereal or salty snacks), or
meat experience preferred
Approximately 25% Travel requiredincluding occasional international travel. Strong
project management skills. Must be willing/able to drive a company or rental vehicle as
needed.
Expertise with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and
PowerPoint Ability
to thrive in a fast-pace environment, managing multiple projects
simultaneously Must be
passionate and driven, yet flexible and willing to embrace changing business
priorities and ambiguity WE OFFER:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and
Pension Plan Del Monte
Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ALL
RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH WWW.DELMONTE.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. (https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/
) NO
AGENCIES OR 3rd PARTY VENDORS Relocation Eligible: No Shift: Shift -
Days State / Province: California City: Terminal Island Del Monte
Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other
legally protected status. Please be
advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and
submit a Del Monte Application for Employment for a specific position for
which Del Monte is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that
you possess the required qualifications for the position. |
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