Senior Product Development Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plant-based food ingredients is seeking a Senior Product Development Scientist specializing in emulsion systems. This full-time role in Lancaster, PA, involves developing innovative prototypes, managing projects, and collaborating with multiple teams to enhance beverage applications. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science and substantial experience in product development.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Merit Increases

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-term Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in emulsion technology Product Development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food industry practices and procedures (GMP’s, HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate new products and processes for beverage applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for commercialization trials.
• Support continuous improvement for emulsion chemistry.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Aseptic Processing

ERP Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Science Technology

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Database Applications

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Senior Product Development Scientist (Emulsions)

Location: Lancaster, PA

Department: Research & Development

Status: Full Time Salaried/Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm *Must be flexible to business needs*

Our Company

Universal Global Ventures, Inc. (“UGVI”) is a division of Universal Corporation which is headquartered in Richmond, VA. UGVI is a plant-based food ingredients business. UGVI sources and processes vegetable and fruit ingredients as well as flavorings and extracts for food and beverage end markets. The company is focused on the plant-based ingredient processing segment of the agricultural value chain, where we believe we possess significant operational and commercial expertise.

This platform aligns with our parent company’s (Universal Corporation) diversified, global procurement strategy, commitment to supplying high-quality products to our customers, and strong value-added processing capabilities.

Universal Corporation is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Today, we are a global business-to-business agri-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers that sources and processes leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients. Domestically, Universal employs over 1,500 permanent and seasonal workers, and its revenues ending March 31, 2023, were slightly over $2.5 billion.

For more information on our three companies in the ingredients platform, visit our websites at www.fruitsmart.com ; www.silva-intl.com ; www.shanks.com

Summary

The Universal Ingredients Senior Product Development Scientist is a full-time position on site at Universal Ingredient Application Lab based in Lancaster, PA. This role is focused on developing creative and innovative prototypes leading to gains in market segments primarily focused on Beverage Applications with an emphasis on Tea, Coffee, Botanicals extracts and fruited beverage systems, ranging from B2B ingredients to finished product prototypes.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Complete rapid prototyping and iterative solution development of new products that meet project briefs and timelines, with a focus on emulsion systems for beverage applications.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in the Commercial and Operations teams to transform concepts from benchtop and pilot plant samples and trial runs and through to full-scale commercial production.
• Develop, validate and implement new products and processes through the technical transfer and commercialization processes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across existing product lines as it relates to emulsion chemistry.
• Work collaboratively with many cross-functional partners including Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Travel to technical facilities and co-packers to support commercialization trials and Company’s objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science/chemistry/science technology or equivalent
• 3-7 years of experience conducting emulsion technology Product Development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects & tasks working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, detail-oriented, and work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to adapt to constant change in a positive manner
• Excellent knowledge of food industry practices and procedures (GMP’s, HACCP, CFR compliance)
• Willing to travel as required
• Computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software/applications.

Skills

• Aseptic processing experience .
• ERP Experience .

Benefits
We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, and short and long-term benefits, to name a few.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.