Senior Scientist, Product Development and Innovation

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute innovation, quality/product improvement, and productivity initiatives
• Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic objectives
• Develop product formulations that leverage expertise in food or beverage chemistry and ingredient functionality
• Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues
• Provide technical risk assessment and perspectives related to new product development
• Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical, sensory and consumer research
• Perform economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to drive profitability
• Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups
• Develop and maintain complete product attribute specifications for ingredients and finished products
• Utilize innovative and critical thinking skills to design solutions to for organizational challenges. Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies.
• Utilize outstanding teamwork, collaboration, communication and leadership skills to deliver cross-functional projects on time and on budget

Requirements

• B.S. in Food Science & Technology or related scientific field; advanced degree preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
• Domestic travel up to 25%