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ROAR Logistics · 2 days ago

Title Product Development Scientist II

Missouri City, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

Rich Products is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. They are seeking a Product Development Scientist II to join their R&D Team, responsible for new product development, product maintenance, and product improvement for their desserts category.

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Responsibilities

Prepares prototype and line extension products using research lab, pilot lab, manufacturing facilities and equipment, as required. Typical project assignments involve small product line extensions and iterative new products (e.g. modifying a customized product formula to create a new product)

Plans, organizes and completes projects of modest scope or are a segment of a larger project. Selects and/or develops appropriate methods for conducting projects and assists in designing experiments

Interfaces frequently with various internal departments (i.e. Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering) and customers in accomplishing project milestones

Selects and evaluates raw materials for experiments

Sets-up, operates and maintains research lab equipment

Works with outside labs, universities, ingredient suppliers and lab equipment vendors as needed by project activity

Designs and conducts complex shelf life and storage studies, including product and package performance under various conditions and makes recommendations for appropriate adjustments in product and/or package as required

Designs and conducts storage studies, including product and package performance under various conditions

Performs complex measurements and statistical analysis

Presents results of complex experiments and recommendations to various groups, both internally and externally

Orders materials for producing and evaluating complex prototypes

Develops solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity by applying extensive technical knowledge and experience

Maintains accurate, up to date records, laboratory notebooks and computer database

Prepare and document all plant validation trials according to department protocol

Ensures the work environment is sanitary, safe, and orderly

Maintains a sanitary, safe and orderly work environment

Qualification

Product DevelopmentFood ScienceStatistical AnalysisMicrosoft Office 365Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationFast Paced Environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field with 3+ years product development related experience in food preparation/food industry; OR M.S.in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field with 2+ years product development related experience in food preparation/food industry

Demonstrated experience developing products such as cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, icings/glazes

Experience in applying advanced mathematics (i.e. statistics) and their practical application required

Broad understanding of food science (e.g. biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition, etc.) acquired through both lecture and laboratory work

Demonstrated ability to apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques

Solid verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills; with all levels within an organization

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment

Solid PC proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word and PowerPoint; intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Excel and database, statistical software (spreadsheets, computer analysis; report writing). Proficient with relevant software tools (e.g. PLM, etc.) a plus

Ability to use presentation and project management software beneficial

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for 6 or more hours during the work day

Ability to compare and distinguish differences in ingredients, materials, etc. through taste, smell, touch and visual inspection

Manual dexterity required to operate various equipment such as scales, balances, etc