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Job#: 2088750
Job Description:
Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation opening in Lakeville, MA. area!
Apex Systems is a world-class technology services business incorporating industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity to be a Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation in the Boston area. This is a Permanent/Direct Hire position, and the salary is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details:
For applicants who are interested in this Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation opportunity, please send a current copy of your resume to Jenny DeMaria at and reference the job ID #2088750 in the subject line.
Position: Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation
Location: Lakeville, MA
Duration: Permanent
Position Description:
The Principal Product Development Scientist, Breakthrough Innovation, will develop transformative food and beverage products to satisfy unmet consumer demands and support long-term business objectives. The primary aim of this role is to expand our product portfolio outside of our current core categories into new verticals and product forms. This role resides within R&D but will require close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams as well as external resources to conceptualize, formulate, and create new products. The role requires broad product development expertise, a keen understanding of consumers, and the ability to ideate and develop innovative ideas. The ideal candidate will have a passion for new product development and possess a combination of creativity, deep technical knowledge, curiosity, and an ability to execute.
Job Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Requirements:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation opening in Lakeville, MA. area!
Apex Systems is a world-class technology services business incorporating industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity to be a Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation in the Boston area. This is a Permanent/Direct Hire position, and the salary is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details:
For applicants who are interested in this Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation opportunity, please send a current copy of your resume to Jenny DeMaria at and reference the job ID #2088750 in the subject line.
Position: Principal Product Development Scientist - Innovation
Location: Lakeville, MA
Duration: Permanent
Position Description:
The Principal Product Development Scientist, Breakthrough Innovation, will develop transformative food and beverage products to satisfy unmet consumer demands and support long-term business objectives. The primary aim of this role is to expand our product portfolio outside of our current core categories into new verticals and product forms. This role resides within R&D but will require close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams as well as external resources to conceptualize, formulate, and create new products. The role requires broad product development expertise, a keen understanding of consumers, and the ability to ideate and develop innovative ideas. The ideal candidate will have a passion for new product development and possess a combination of creativity, deep technical knowledge, curiosity, and an ability to execute.
Job Duties:
- Ideate, design/develop, and commercialize innovative new products that expand the company's portfolio beyond our core categories, or deliver significant competitive advantage within core categories with barriers to entry. Apply leading edge science to unlock Food/Bev innovation.
- Collaborate closely with our Emerging Science group to bring leading-edge technologies and ingredients to life in commercial products.
- Benchtop prototyping and pilot scale tests.
- Consumer-led product design. Design formulas to ensure commercialized products are reproducible and robust enough to meet consumer expectations, quality and cost requirements, and supply of raw materials, with consideration to the impact on plant operations.
- Effectively manage technical timelines and multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Follow our Technical Stage Gate process, from Ideation through Launch, ensuring sufficient technical and project management rigor is incorporated into project plans.
- Guide development of robust learning plans for all commercialization projects
- Conduct competitive and feasibility assessments.
- Perform costing exercises at multiple stages throughout the product development cycle.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Food Science Foundation/Strong Technical Acumen
- Ability to apply scientific principles to research and creative problem solving
- Creative and strategic mindset
- Courage to communicate directly and assume leadership role
- Willingness to influence broadly and defend ideas
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Must be fearless in pursuit of big ideas
- Adaptability
- Expert understanding of food science, packaging, and manufacturing processes.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering , PhD is a plus.
- 7+ years in product development, within a CPG environment.
- Familiarity with FDA, USDA, or other relevant regulatory bodies and standards.
- Experience with PLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools.
- Note that this role is onsite due to significant laboratory and pilot-plant work
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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