Lead Confectionery Innovation Scientist

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Senior Innovation Scientist to design and improve confectionary-based vitamin, mineral and OTC products. You will translate consumer needs into robust formulations, test attributes like texture and color, and lead DOE studies in a fast-paced development lab.

You will mentor junior scientists, collaborate with quality, procurement, supply chain and manufacturing, travel to conferences, and help advance new products from concept to line-ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Technology, or related field.
• 9 years’ experience in the Food, OTC or dietary supplement industry, with at least 6 years’ in R&D.
• Experience applying statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and related techniques to drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Seek new ingredients and technologies in pursuit of developing unique product offerings in confectionary OTC and/or supplement markets.
• Translate consumers’ needs into delightful, finished products that use the most appropriate technologies, chemicals, and materials.
• Prepare product samples and test and analyze physical and sensory attributes to include texture, moisture, pH, and color analysis, etc., to develop a comprehensive data package.
• Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to assess critical attributes of ingredients, products, and processes. Capture, analyze, and report data with sound technical recommendations on product and/or processes.
• Develop strategic partnerships with external industry leaders and internal stakeholders to generate new and innovative opportunities.
• Mentor peers and junior scientists on best practices and product knowledge.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Statistical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Minitab

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Laboratory instruments

Job description

SCN BestCo in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Senior Innovation Scientist to design and improve confectionary-based vitamin, mineral and OTC products. You will translate consumer needs into robust formulations, test attributes like texture and color, and lead DOE studies in a fast-paced development lab.

You will mentor junior scientists, collaborate with quality, procurement, supply chain and manufacturing, travel to conferences, and help advance new products from concept to line-ready.