Associate Scientist

About the role

As an Associate Scientist in the North America Ice Cream Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) team, you will support technical deliverables across innovation, renovation, quality improvement and cost optimization projects. Working with Technical Project Leaders and cross-functional partners, you will help turn project briefs into consumer-relevant products through hands-on bench development, pilot plant work, testing and specification management. This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed — both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy — and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

Responsibilities

• Support product development workstreams to deliver regional innovation, renovation, quality improvement and cost optimization projects
• Lead bench-top development and optimization work based on project briefs
• Screen and validate new ingredients and suppliers, and recommend scientifically sound next steps based on analytical, sensory and product-showing results
• Plan and execute pilot plant trials, sample preparation, analytical testing, and sensory evaluations
• Manage ingredients and product samples, including inventory, ordering, logistics, shipping, and disposal
• Conduct product showings and cuttings with cross-functional partners, including Brand and Consumer Technical Insight teams
• Lead the process of specification creation in SAP PLM from the request to the approved status and create specifications for all new ingredients and new products to be launched
• Participate in factory trials for commercialization and support third-party manufacturing setup for outsourced product launches

Requirements

• Minimum of B.S. in Food Science or relevant scientific related field of study; 1+ years of relevant product development experience including internships is preferred
• Experience operating in regulations (such as FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as well as Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
• Possess basic technical knowledge of ingredient functionality, processing, nutrition, and legislation in foods a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills within cross-functional teams and with outside customers
• Good project management, organizational skills, multi-tasking, and quick learning
• Ability to present information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prepare comprehensive trial/lab reports and presentations, including recommendations and next steps
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship

Benefits

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, which includes but is not limited to:

• Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Sick leave
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits

Pay

The pay range for this position is $59,300 to $88,900. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. This position is bonus eligible.