Research And Development Scientist-- GOEDC6076680

Compunnel Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Compunnel Inc. in Warrendale, PA, is seeking a research-based technical development professional to guide and execute projects across our North America Zone AFH.

You will conduct bench-top experiments, test products for flavor, texture, color, and shelf-life, and support development and commercialization of new or improved products. Collaboration with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills.
• Self-starter with a passion to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently with minimal guidance.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments.
• Internship or Co-op experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.
• Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
• Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.
• Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.

Kenntnisse

Good communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Investigation skills

Ausbildung

BS in Food/Dairy/Meat Science or Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

• This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone AFH. The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.
• Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.
• Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
• Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.
• Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.

Qualifications:

• Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills.
• Self-starter with a passion to learn a must.
• Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred.