NPD Research Scientist - Food Innovation & Scale-Up

ASR Group; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group in Boca Raton is seeking an NPD Research Scientist I to innovate and manage new product development projects. The role involves designing and testing new products, conducting experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a BS or MS in Food Science or related field and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, presenting findings, and ensuring safe laboratory practices. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of analytical and physical testing methodologies in the food industry.
• Experience in formulation and product development from bench to scale up.
• Ability to communicate and present project updates to R&D leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products from bench top to commercialization.
• Support development of pilot plant processes and evaluate test results.
• Document processes and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Analytical and decision-making

Communication

Project management

Customer orientation

Problem-solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BS or MS in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

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

SAP PLM

Genesis or similar software

Compusense Sensory Software

Job description

ASR Group in Boca Raton is seeking an NPD Research Scientist I to innovate and manage new product development projects. The role involves designing and testing new products, conducting experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a BS or MS in Food Science or related field and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, presenting findings, and ensuring safe laboratory practices. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.