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Title Principal Scientist

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $179K/yr

7+ years exp

Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. They are seeking a Principal Scientist to work on innovative R&D projects aimed at bringing new product offerings to market and driving the company's innovation agenda.

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Responsibilities

Lead and execute high complexity product and process development from concept through to commercialization, including co-packed, and new technology/capability (including new product platform across multiple product categories and channels). Influence internal and external project teams on project scope and technical research plans. Utilize strong understanding of business strategies, technology, market and competitive landscape, trends, and P&L to meet project success criteria

As a subject matter expert, evaluate new ingredients, materials, and process technologies, instrumentation or analytical methods to advance R&D knowledge and translate these technologies into new products or methods. Drive best practice to advance R&D performance

Leverage digital, analytical, and statistical technologies to maximize insights from various data sets thereby transforming our approach to product development and risk mitigation globally

Collaborate with R&D, Business, Operations, QA stakeholders to prioritize and manage project/initiative to understand the problem to solve then, generate, analyze, interpret data, to deliver, accurate, impactful, and actionable reports and insights within assigned categories

Act as a project leader for product/process development and within specific areas of expertise such as food science, technology, processing, chemistry, or engineering

Establish project timetables and identify and organize project teams. Coordinate necessary resources, and monitor project progress to ensure successful outcomes

Provide guidance and day-to-day supervision to members on the project team

Mentor associates within the R&D department by sharing technical knowledge and expertise and providing necessary training

Propose new or innovative methods for using technology to resolve problems

Prepare and edit reports and regular updates, providing concise summaries of project work. Present project results and recommendations to various audiences including R&D associates, other RPC staff and interested external groups

Seek centers of expertise or technology, inside and outside of Rich Products Corporation, which may provide beneficial knowledge related to research activities. Communicates and shares expertise with others

Represent the company with outside vendors, suppliers, universities, associations and governmental agencies. Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information

Perform related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives

Qualification

Food ScienceProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementAnalytical TechnologiesStatistical SoftwarePC ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemical/Food/Biological/Mechanical Engineering or related field with 10 years food product and/or process development and project management experience from concept through commercialization

OR M.S. Food Science, Chemical/Food/Biological / Mechanical engineering or related fields with 8 years food product and/or process development and project management from concept through commercialization

OR PhD Food Science, Chemical/Food/Biological/Mechanical Engineer or related field with 7 years' food product and/or process development and project management from concept through commercialization

Proven track record of independently achieved accomplishments in product development and innovation, and technological conceptualization

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including adeptness in presentations

Ability to thrive and excel in fast-paced work environments

Demonstrated capacity to influence and lead teams effectively

Proficiency in planning, organizing, and conducting theoretical or applied scientific research, contributing valuable technical knowledge and expertise for the commercialization and expansion of existing RPC business platforms

Expertise in analyzing research data and preparing detailed reports and presentations for R&D management and other key stakeholders

Expertise in mentoring associates within the R&D department by sharing technical knowledge and expertise and providing the necessary training. May have limited supervisory responsibilities

Solid PC proficiency, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database management, statistical software, and the ability to create spreadsheets, conduct computer analysis, and write reports

Proficient with relevant software tools (e.g., PLM)

Frequent interface with various internal and external groups within the industry