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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.
We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
The Associate Scientist R&D will be responsible for supporting the Research & Development activities on the RTS Soup & Innovation Product Development Team.
In this role you will be executing projects across the Soup & Broth portfolio, including ready to serve soup and innovation. The scope of the job encompasses the entire Product Development process from idea conception through plant commercialization.
What you will do…
- Execute work plans for the Ready to Serve Soup Business supporting one or more projects of low to moderate complexity and technical risk.
- Demonstrate organizational and planning skills.
- Assist with the development and execution of project timelines, which include contingency planning.
- Leverage vendor capabilities to expand formulation possibilities and ingredient solves to increase speed to market.
- With guidance, develop prototypes to support concept and ideation exploration work and continue to refine the prototypes based on consumer feedback.
- Work on the bench and pilot plant line to understand initial feasibility of new products and conduct ingredient screenings during benchtop evaluation.
- Conduct trials in the Pilot Plant and/or manufacturing facilities to assess manufacturing capability and consumer acceptability.
- Incorporate nutritional and cost parameters into product design.
- Demonstrate flexibility and agility by being able to adapt quickly to changes in direction.
- Partner with team members to advance projects and be able to function effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Lead cross-functional tastings with business partners and stakeholders.
- Communicate plans, results and project risks to vendors, senior functional staff and/or business teams as required.
- Work independently to create new concepts based on research, benchmark and creativity solutions.
Who you will work with…
In this role you will report to the Manager of Research and Development - Soup & Broth.
What you bring to the table… (Must Haves)
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Food Science or related field.
- Minimum of 6 months in CPG or Foodservice industry or related experience with basic or Co-Op food product development experience.
It would be nice if you have… (Preferred Skills)
- Demonstrated skills in commercializing products/processes in the manufacturing environment are desired.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Technical, culinary, and new product curiosity for food.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions.
- Inclination to work in a team environment.
- Strong planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to synthesize data, interpret, and provide recommendations.
- Highly capable with lab practices, running & improving test methods, material preparation, and batch assessment.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Basic understanding of consumer testing methodologies.
- Computer skills include basic fluency in Microsoft Office, and database management.
Working Conditions:
- Anticipated travel of up to 30% to locations which may include the following: World Headquarters (WHQ) Office, Research Kitchen, Pilot Plant, and Manufacturing Plants (Campbell Soup Company (CSC), co-manufacturers and vendors).
- A significant portion of the job is in the thermal production environment; thus, the work exposes the employee to heat and hot food products, coolers, and freezers requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
- Ability to walk or stand up at times for up to ¾ of the workday.
- Physical ability to handle weights of up to approximately thirty pounds.
- Handle allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Willingness and ability to taste and evaluate a wide range of food products and ingredients.
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We’re proud to be a purpose-driven company. Our goal is simple: to connect people through food they love. It’s the reason we innovate, grow, and show up every day because food brings people together.