NPD Food Scientist: Innovation Leader (Boca Raton)

Florida Crystals Corporation; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation seeks an NPD Research Scientist I to lead new product innovation from bench to commercialization within ASR Group's development framework. You will independently research, run experiments, gather data, and prepare reports to drive cost savings and unique technologies while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to the marketplace.

BS or MS in Food Science or related field required; 3–5 years in formulation and product development preferred;

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology or related field is required.
• Analytical and physical testing experience in food products and packaging.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops new products from bench to commercialization within cost/label parameters.
• Supports pilot plant processes; designs experiments and evaluates results.
• Documents processes and prepares technical reports for approval.

Skills

Analytical Thinking & Decision Making

Customer Orientation

Effective Communication

Establishes Trust

Problem-Solving

Results Orientation & Accountability

Teamwork & Collaboration

Adaptability/Flexibility

Continuous Improvement

Self-Development

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology or related technology/engineering

Tools

Genesis or similar software

Compusense Sensory Software

SAP PLM

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Teams, Projects, PowerPoint)

Job description

Florida Crystals Corporation seeks an NPD Research Scientist I to lead new product innovation from bench to commercialization within ASR Group's development framework. You will independently research, run experiments, gather data, and prepare reports to drive cost savings and unique technologies while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to the marketplace.

BS or MS in Food Science or related field required; 3–5 years in formulation and product development preferred;