R&D Scientist

R&D ScientistThis R&D Scientist will work M-F in office and lab. There is a team of one with great autonomy to lead R&D projects, working closely with cross-functional internal and external stakeholdersTake charge mindset and understands performing under pressure of short term timelines. Ownership of the lab, scrappy and role up the sleeves attitudeWorks with sales, procurement, customers, leadership, quality, regulatory, and packagingEssential Functions and Responsibilities:Design formulas to meet customer specifications, recipe analysis, shelf stability, sensory evaluation, nutrition analysis and compliance labelingTaking products from concept to commercialization within budget and on timeCommunication to internal and external cross-functional team members including leadership, marketing, sales, production, quality, regulatory, and valued customersDay to day ownership of lab and kitchen, while touching base with members in quality, packaging, and regulatoryLeads innovation strategies and improvement projects related to product offerings in regard to flavor, texture, ingredient functionality, shelf stability, physical and chemical compositionTechnical Requirements:Design formulas to meet customer specifications, recipe analysis, shelf stability, sensory evaluation, nutrition analysis and compliance labelingTaking products from concept to commercialization within budget and on timeCommunication to internal and external cross-functional team members including leadership, marketing, sales, production, quality, regulatory, and valued customersDay to day ownership of lab and kitchen, while touching base with members in quality, packaging, and regulatoryLeads innovation strategies and improvement projects related to product offerings in regard to flavor, texture, ingredient functionality, shelf stability, physical and chemical composition**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann cps4jobs.com.JO: 294.24DW#LI-DM2