Product Development Scientist

Location: East Hanover

** Product Development Scientist | Perfect Snacks (NA Ventures)*
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* Location:

** East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid - Flexible Onsite/Remote)  
** Pay Rate:**  $45.00 - $48.00/hr  
** Travel:
** Up to 20% (Exciting opportunities for scale-up in California!)

** Are you ready to turn "outside-the-box" ideas into the next consumer favorite?*
* We are seeking a dynamic  
** Product Development Scientist
** to join our NA Ventures RDQ team. In this role, you won't just be following recipes-you will be the technical engine driving the  
** Perfect Snacks
** portfolio. From iterative prototyping to full-scale factory commercialization, you will own the process that brings high-quality, consumer-led products to market.

** How You Will Drive Innovation*
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** Bench-to-Plant Leadership:
** Independently plan and lead technical projects, coordinating pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with GMP and HACCP requirements.

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** Data-Driven Design:
** Use digital simulation models to interpret consumer insights and translate them into accurate, high-performance product specifications.

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** Scientific Rigor:
** Design and execute development activities, including shelf-life testing and "design for quality" protocols, ensuring every product meets our gold standard.

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** Cross-Functional Influence:
** Act as a key technical stakeholder, collaborating with Marketing and Manufacturing to navigate risks and deliver on business continuity programs.

** Who You Are*
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** The Technical Expert:
** You hold a B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

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** The Industry Veteran:
** You have at least 3 years of experience in the food industry, with a proven ability to manage complexity from the lab bench to the production line.

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** The Creative Problem-Solver:
** You possess an agile mindset, technical curiosity, and the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to solve complex formulation and scale-up challenges.

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** The Communicator:
** You can build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and present data-backed recommendations with confidence.

** Why Join Us?*
* This is a unique opportunity to work in a "Ventures" environment-combining the speed and creativity of a startup with the resources and expertise of a global industry leader. You'll enjoy a  
** hybrid work schedule
** and a competitive pay rate while working on a brand that consumers truly love.

** Ready to bring your "extra ingredients" to our team? Apply today to lead the future of RDQ for Perfect Snacks!*
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