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R&D Scientist
Valhalla, New York $50.00/Hour
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R&D Scientist
Valhalla, NY
$50/HR
The R&D Scientist will join the Beverage Ingredient Science and Technology Team (S&T). They will conduct and support ingredient application programs to identify and validate new ingredient and formulation technologies that drive advantage across the global Beverage portfolio.
R&D Scientist Responsibilities:
R&D Scientist Requirements:
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Valhalla, NY
$50/HR
The R&D Scientist will join the Beverage Ingredient Science and Technology Team (S&T). They will conduct and support ingredient application programs to identify and validate new ingredient and formulation technologies that drive advantage across the global Beverage portfolio.
R&D Scientist Responsibilities:
- Support and drive technical evaluation of new ingredient and formulation technologies for the Beverage portfolio (Sports and Fitness, Hydration, and CSD).
- Conduct hands-on application assessment & testing at both the bench and in pilot plant leveraging experimental design.
- Supports interaction and linkage to key S&T programs between Beverage categories to ensure program alignment and technology transfer to Regional teams.
- Identifies and leverages external partners to source new ingredients and technologies.
- Assesses technology applicability in Beverage products and delivers proven solutions to product development teams.
- Support and work with technical program leaders to deliver technical solutions to improve the nutrition and performance of Beverage products, leveraging expertise in food physical chemistry and food ingredient functionality.
- Initiate and build SME network with global R&D peers to transfer & implement new technologies for global teams.
- Primary accountability will be focused on supporting and driving capability programs and application assessment - focused on functional ingredients and clean label preservatives ingredients that includes – model formula application, identify technical unlocks for beverage compatibility, shelf -stability validation and sensory assessment.
- Will work closely with S&T technical pillar team members in identifying holistic ingredient formulation solutions and transfer the same to product development for landing zone opportunities.
- Demonstrates technology applicability and potential, leveraging protocept development and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
- Leverages strong partnerships with external and internal experts (analytical, sensory, academia) to resolve key technical challenges.
- Performs basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to assess viability
- Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups.
R&D Scientist Requirements:
- BS/MS Food Science & Technology / Food Chemistry or related field
- 3-5 yrs of experience in the Food Industry or related area
- Proven expertise in utilization of scientific method and critical thinking to drive robust research programs and deliver results
- Understanding of food chemistry, carbohydrates, product formulation and development, ingredient technology, and food safety
- Functional knowledge of analytical test methodologies and data interpretation
- Ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources.
- Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to independently lead multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, leveraging project management tools.
- Self-starter with good oral and written communication and presentation skills, the ability to work with various personalities and work styles,
- Have technical curiosity and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
- Positive learner--highly creative individual with desire to gain and apply knowledge to new products/opportunities
- Ability to travel when needed
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