Adecco is currently assisting an American supplier of healthy hydration products in recruiting for a Product Development Scientist in Stamford, CT.
Hybrid Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office (flexible)
Pay Rate: The wage for this position is between $60 and $65.51. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location and other factors.
Be responsible for identifying technical solutions and delivering product formulation and scale up needs for the innovation and renovation project portfolio.
Lead consumer-focused new product/formula development projects for all domestic brands
Set and manage product development project plans and facilitate execution to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Hands on benchtop beverage development, scale up and industrialization
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Regulatory and Legal while leveraging external resources from ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers and other 3rd party resources to deliver project results and innovative new product formulations.
Lead the qualification of 3rd party flavor houses, develop RFP/Briefs for new flavor/ingredient opportunities.
Lead ingredient, product recipe and specification development deliverables through industrialization phase
Manage technical direction of projects; identify /communicate key deliverables and next steps.
Manage complex business relationships with ingredient, process technology partner companies, contract developers and manufacturers, consultants, vendors, cross-functional departments, and outside experts in support of achieving consumer needs and effective project execution.
Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently varying in length.
Utilize the Primo Brands stage gate innovation framework to ensure full compliance with the Quality Management System and adhere to all relevant Primo Brands Technical Instructions for new product development initiatives.
Support on-going operations with recipe/ingredient specification changes and the qualification of new ingredients.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, food engineering or related field
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience in product development, process scale up, quality, or manufacturing in CPG setting (Beverage development highly preferred)
Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and in matrix environments
Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint as well as SAP
Understanding of financials (COGs, basic P&L understanding)
Six Sigma Certification, GSTD/DMAIC, FI experience a plus.
Ability to travel, approximately 15% throughout the year.
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $60.00 to $65.51 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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