Product Development Scientist II

Product Development Scientist II

Location:

Buffalo, NY, US, 14213

Segment:
Research & Development

The Product Development Scientist II is responsible for new product development, product maintenance, and product improvement by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support the development and commercialization of products. A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field and relevant professional experience in food‑related research and development are required. The position requires 25% domestic travel in the US and Canada.

Salary: $68,266 per year.

• Prepares prototype and line extension products using research lab, pilot lab, manufacturing facilities and equipment as required. Typical project assignments involve small product line extensions and iterative new products (e.g., modifying a customized product formula to create a new product).
• Plans, organizes and completes projects of modest scope or that are a segment of a larger project. Selects and/or develops appropriate methods for conducting projects and assists in designing experiments.
• Interfaces frequently with various internal departments (Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering) and customers to accomplish project milestones.
• Selects and evaluates raw materials for experiments.
• Set‑up, operates and maintains research lab equipment.
• Works with outside labs, universities, ingredient suppliers and lab equipment vendors as needed by project activity.
• Designs and conducts complex shelf‑life and storage studies, including product and package performance under various conditions, and makes recommendations for appropriate adjustments in product and/or package as required.
• Performs complex measurements and statistical analysis.
• Technical Support:
  Presents results of complex experiments and recommendations to various groups, both internally and externally.
• Orders materials for producing and evaluating complex prototypes.
• Develops solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity by applying extensive technical knowledge and experience.
• Record‑keeping:
  Maintains accurate, up‑to‑date records, laboratory notebooks and computer database.
• Prepares and documents all plant validation trials according to department protocol.
• Ensures the work environment is sanitary, safe, and orderly.

• Experience with or academic exposure to food grains, including ingredient functionality and structure–function relationships in grain‑based food systems and baked food applications.
• Advanced statistical analysis of food research experiments.
• Research‑driven formulation development and performance evaluation of food systems using research or pilot lab.
• Self‑driven research projects and setting up, operating and maintaining a research lab, conducting analytical method validation, developing SOPs.
• Analytical testing and resolving product‑related technical issues by designing experimentation to identify root cause, developing technical solutions, implementing changes, and reporting results.
• Cross‑disciplinary research integrating food microbiology, materials science, and food chemistry to evaluate product safety and stability.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity that stands up for fairness and maintains a culture of belonging, providing an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other federal or state legally protected classes.

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• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning…