Job Description:
R&D Associate Principal Scientist / Engineer – PFNA Flavor & Seasoning
The Associate Principal Scientist will lead seasoning development across multiple brands and products on the R&D Seasonings & Flavor team and with the opportunity to work on many of our consumer loved brands . The role includes flavor strategy research & ideation, leveraging culinary, flavor & seasoning development, seasoning vendor partnership, seasoning processing & scale up, and specifications. The R&D Associate Principal Scientist will be an integral part of our client agenda leading strategic planning and innovation programs to expand our portfolio providing more consumer choices with products that are better for the planet and people.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead seasoning and flavor innovation from idea inception through product commercialization across multiple brands.
Work effectively with other R&D functions and business cross-functional partners to develop and launch product innovations and renovations, integrating client technology roadmaps.
Work with external suppliers and vendors to identify new technology unlocks, lead new seasoning design and commercialize new ingredients and technologies.
Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development and strategic R&D project goals.
Apply scientific and experimental design principles to solve technical problems and create robust seasoning designs.
Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research.
Willing to travel, typically up to 40%.
Qualifications/Requirements:
BS / MS / PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, Ingredient Science or Chemical Engineering
BS + 8 years, MS + 4 years, PhD + 2 years’ experience in R&D or manufacturing/production environment in foods, seasoning, flavors, ingredients or CPG industry
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project objectives
Demonstrated competency to effectively influence cross-functionally with solid communication (oral & written) and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results while overcoming obstacles
Experience with seasoning system setup, operation, quality control, troubleshooting, etc. is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
Past experience in product or process development, seasoning & flavor, ingredient science or culinary a plus.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status