R&D Food Scientist

• Conducts all phases of product development with minimum supervision (gathers data, designs, plans and conducts experiments) on current and new products / raw materials, exploring methods to improve cost, quality, flavor, texture, caloric value, convenience and/or physical/chemical composition of products.
• Selects appropriate methods, tests and procedures for testing. Development activities may include: Key supplier/partner interaction and ideation, new concept creation, cost optimization and reformulations.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments and provide recommendations for resolution of issues.
• Investigate and set standards for safety and quality.
• Ensures products meet regulatory requirement and are safe, through proper formulation, shelf life testing and collaboration with the Legal and Regulatory Departments
• Effectively documents details of experiments: objectives, formulas, methodology, required equipment, equipment setup, prepares and presents written reports and proposes / implements next steps
• Develops and writes experimental formulas, manufacturing procedures, and specifications for finished products – including nutritional sheets.
• Maintains all developmental records in an orderly, comprehensive manner.
• Conducts sensory evaluation through internal panels screening and coordinates external sensory for all assigned projects.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership, interfacing with Marketing, QA, Manufacturing and Packaging Development. Lead technical product development activities and may co-lead commercialization efforts.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of project objectives in a fast-paced, priority shifting environment.
• Ensures Regional NPD Goals are met, properly resourced and meets the needs of the regional business.
• Identifies, develops and implements experiments to exploit emerging technologies and ingredients that can be applied to increase profitability and quality.
• Transfer new product technology and documentation to Merisant manufacturing sites.
• Develops products including bench, pilot and production scale-ups while establishing manufacturing processes and procedures in collaboration with Process Engineer.
• Provide technical support to Commercial teams on ingredients, functionality of ingredients and competitive landscape of products.

• Knowledge of a range of sciences and their applications to food
• Background in shelf life studies and basic sensory validation
• Project Management
• Proactive attitudes in approaching technical solutions
• Ability to communicate well and interact with others to accomplish research goals
• Ability to independently develop products from idea to commercialization
• Experience with coordination of new product development and launch
• Able to work on several large projects, multi-tasking and managing priorities
• High personal standards of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Belief in continuous improvement
• Inquisitive and open minded
• Driven with a sense of urgency
• Positive and dynamic attitude to get things done
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Articulate and thoughts are well-organized
• Statistical skills – experimental design
• Good Laboratory Practices

• Company catering
• Foreign business trips
• Educational courses, training
• Corporate events
• Meal tickets / catering allowance
• Holidays 5 weeks
• 13th monthly salary
• Flexible start/end of working hours
• Refreshments on workplace
• Contributions to the pension / life insurance
• Discount on company products / services

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