Oterra · 2 weeks ago
Product Development Scientist
Sturtevant, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOterra is a company focused on advancing the growth of its products. They are seeking a Product Development Scientist who will be responsible for developing color formulations and managing projects from conception to launch while acting as a technical advisor to the sales team.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingOrganic
Responsibilities
Handles simple to complex color formulation projects in a timely manner. Interacts with external customers, sales, applications scientists, and other departments internally as needed in defining specific parameters for projects
Serves as project manager for simple to complex development projects from conception through launch by following a defined launch excellence process
Develops simple to complex color formulation at a bench level in a timely manner aligned with customer needs
Scales up from bench to any global production facility
Conducts in-person consultation with customers from conception through commercialization in their facilities
Serves as local technical expert for color formulations for the local sales team
Supports production with upscaling and troubleshooting
Maintains safe working environment by practicing and coaching in established safety procedures
Learns and uses processing equipment in lab and pilot with minimal supervision
Provides training for QC and production personnel in new formulations and analytical methods
Qualification
Required
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food chemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience with Project and stakeholder management
Deep knowledge of food ingredients and processing
Experience with customer interaction and driving customer projects
General understanding of analytical techniques and food quality and safety
Ability to read, collect data, analyze, and interpret technical information, as well as write and present reports and technical papers
Ability to distinguish colors in a wide variety of applications and media
Must have excellent color vision (Color Vision Testing Required)
Preferred
Experience with analytical chemistry, method development and validation
Experience with color ingredients
Experience with managing development projects
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family on your first day of employment
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
Company
Oterra
Oterra is a developer and manufacturer of naturally sourced coloring ingredients for food and beverages.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Joshua Lorbach, MBA
Finance Business Partner
Mary Bentley
Chief Commercial Officer
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