Lavazza Group · 5 days ago
Product Development Technologist
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Responsibilities
Research and investigate new ingredients, applications, or equipment and translation of that knowledge into new product development formulation including benchtop prototyping, refinement, and commercialization.
Create and manage relationships with new and existing ingredient suppliers.
Research and understand current market trends as well as competitor activities.
Close partnership with key stakeholders, including Marketing, Quality, and Procurement to ensure the delivery of innovation projects.
Close partnership with R&D Process and Packaging engineers and Sensory team.
Support material risk assessments in partnership with SQA.
Support handover and implementation of newly developed products to the Supply organization.
Support cross functionally within the R&D Group (HQ, Ingredients, Packaging, Process, Machines).
Design and execute new product line trials with the production team, including the generation of line test specifications, analysis of line test results and providing recommendations for appropriate adjustments to product formulas and/or processes.
Creation and maintenance of raw material and finished product specifications for new and current products.
Support co-development and trials with suppliers and co-manufacturers.
Provide the necessary technical content to feed into the artwork process for new products or product optimization including NLEA calculations and support for Regulatory.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Food or Life Science required.
3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
Working knowledge of ingredient science, manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, project management, and new product development.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work proactively with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Proficient in MS Office, Minitab, Power BI, etc.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to effectively summarize/communicate technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-motivated and intellectually curious.
Strong Attention to details and research focus.
Benefits
Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
Great 401K Package
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Cafeteria and Gym (West Chester location)
Hybrid Work Schedule
Ability to be barista certified
Monthly Lunches provided by Lavazza
Tuition Reimbursement
Performance Development Plans
Employee Discounts
Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
Free coffee, anytime!