R&D Associate Principal Scientist - Flavor & Seasoning

R&D Associate Principal Scientist – Flavor & Seasoning

BS/MS/PhD degree in Food Science, Ingredient Science, or Engineering
5+ years (BS)/3+ years (MS)/1+ years (PhD) of experience in R&D or production within the food, seasoning, flavor, ingredient, or consumer packaged goods sectors
Experience in product or process development, seasoning & flavor, ingredient science required
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives
Solid understanding of integrating business requirements into technical decisions
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks
Strong skills in managing people
Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written

Work effectively with other R&D functions and business cross-functional partners to develop and launch product innovations and renovations, integrating pep+ technology roadmaps
Applying science and engineering principles to solve technical problems
Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic market objectives
Lead the identification, assessment, validation and commercialization of new ingredients and technologies
Work with external suppliers and vendors on identifying new technology unlocks and commercialization of new ingredients or technologies for product development
Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development
Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research
Translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and roadmaps for the team
Lead and coordinate various activities with contractors to complete hands-on lab needs
Willingness to travel as needed, ~10-20%