Remote FMCG Product Development Scientist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Stock options

Home office support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Product Development Scientist to join its remote R&D team. You will lead the conception, development and optimization of FMCG products, focusing on formulation, sensory evaluation and shelf-life stability. Work across marketing, manufacturing and QA to drive ideation to commercialization.

The role requires a strong scientific background, creativity, problem solving and a track record in bringing new products to market while thriving in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• PhD is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in product development, R&D or formulation science in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry and processing tech.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D, development and formulation from concept to launch.
• Conduct experiments to optimize formulations and processes.
• Perform sensory evaluations and shelf-life testing.
• Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing and QA.
• Scale up lab processes to pilot and commercial productions.
• Document all research procedures and results.

Skills

R&D focus

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Lab techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Master's in Chemistry

PhD (advantage)

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Product Development Scientist to join its remote R&D team. You will lead the conception, development and optimization of FMCG products, focusing on formulation, sensory evaluation and shelf-life stability. Work across marketing, manufacturing and QA to drive ideation to commercialization.

The role requires a strong scientific background, creativity, problem solving and a track record in bringing new products to market while thriving in a fully remote setting.