How you will make history here...
The role will be responsible for supporting the Research & Development activities across North American Food Services division.
What you will do...
· Execute work plans for the respective business supporting one or more projects of low to moderate complexity and technical risk.
· Demonstrate organizational and planning skills and proactively progress work to meet deliverables.
· Assist with the development and execution of project timelines, which include contingency planning.
· Leverage vendor capabilities where appropriate to expand formulation possibilities and/or increase speed to market.
· With guidance (as needed) develop prototypes to support concept work and exploratory ideation 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 will 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 manager, stakeholders, senior functional staff and/or business teams as required.
Who you will work with....
You will work with cross-functional partners in NAFs
What you bring to the table (must haves)...
· Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field.
· Minimum Experience: 6 months of food product development experience desired (internships/co-ops included)
It would be great to have (nice to haves)...
· Demonstrated skills in commercializing products on the bench and / or in the manufacturing environment are desired.
· Creative problem-solving skills.
· Ability to participate in evaluation of food products across a variety of plant and animal-based items, with reasonable accommodations available based on medical, religious or dietary needs.
· Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions.
· Ability to synthesize data, interpret, and provide recommendations.
• Highly capable with lab practices, running & improving test methods, material preparation, and batch assessment.
• Inclination to work in a team environment.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic understanding of consumer testing methodologies.
• Computer skills including basic fluency in Microsoft Office.
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