R&D Technician- Product Development

Overview

On Site
Up to $27
Contract - W2
Contract - 04 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Analytical Skill
Attention To Detail
Chemical Engineering
Communication
Consumer Goods
Cost Accounting
Cost Reduction
Critical Thinking
Documentation
Innovation
Management
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
Texturing
Research and Development
Sales
Science
Supervision
Technical Support

Job Details

Job Title: R&D Technician- Product Development Job ID: 25-09198 Location: Warrendale, PA 15086 Duration: 04 Months On W2 Contract
Must Haves:
  • Must be highly organized
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage quantities of data w/o jeopardizing the quality/integrity of results
Role Summary
  • This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone Taste Elevation business.
  • The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation.
  • This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
  • This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.
Key Components
  • Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.
  • Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
  • Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
  • Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.
  • Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.
Qualifications:
  • Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills.
  • Self-starter with a passion to learn a must.
  • Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
  • Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
  • B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  • Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred.
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