Innovation Scientist, VMS R&D

Ultipro; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo seeks an Innovation Scientist to research, develop, and commercialize new VMS products and technologies, collaborating with internal and external teams. You will troubleshoot and optimize existing products with Production, Engineering, and Quality support.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 6 years in food/dietary supplements with 2+ in R&D, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, technology, engineering, or related field.
• 6 years' work experience in the food or dietary supplement industry, with at least 2 years in R&D.
• Proven food science and related knowledge.
• Computer proficiency including ERP and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong problem solving, organization, time management, customer service and verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to adjust work priorities quickly to meet changing demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams and customers to develop new products from ingredient and technology research, product ideation, formulation, bench-top prototypes, scale up to commercialization.
• Own R&D responsibilities on product development and project management in the internal cross functional innovation team.
• Remain abreast of industry-relevant developments such as new ingredients/technologies, category trends, regulations, certifications.
• Collaborate with Stability Program team to develop lab and commercial stability testing plan, monitor organoleptic properties, and determine shelf life.
• Partner with Process Development and Upstream Innovation teams to optimize process and quality specifications during scale up, and transfer formula, product and technology to different manufacturing lines and sites.
• Provide technical support to Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to drive quality and value improvement on product and process.
• Collaborate with R&D teams within VMS network to share learnings and best practices and troubleshoot issues.
• Travel as needed to attend trade shows, conferences, training, product transfer, and other offsite meetings and events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, technology, engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCN BestCo seeks an Innovation Scientist to research, develop, and commercialize new VMS products and technologies, collaborating with internal and external teams. You will troubleshoot and optimize existing products with Production, Engineering, and Quality support.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 6 years in food/dietary supplements with 2+ in R&D, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.