R&D Product Developer I

Location : East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Travel Required: 25-40%) Duration : 08+ Months Contract (possible extension upon performance and client needs) Shift Timing : 08:00 AM-5:00 PM Main Purpose of the Role · Experienced in Food Industry Manufacturing environment(Preferred in Biscuit Snacking), with knowledge in ingredient functionality & commercialization · Minimum: BS in Food Science with 3-5 years of experience · Anti-Slip / Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position Day-to-day Activities: · Work independently and with a cross-functional team to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, regulatory, marketing and manufacturing requirements. · Effectively communicate status & risks and plan, lead, & coordinate pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. · Plan, lead, & coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). This candidate will be co-leading this project with the HM so interacting with senior leaders and suppliers. Pilot plant / trials work ( ingredient troubleshooting) is a huge plus..