R&D Scientist at Hired by Matrix

Pay Rate: 47.00--50.00-Hour $/

• Contract
• On-Site

• BS/MS Food Science & Technology / Food Chemistry or related field.
• 1-2 yrs of experience in the Food Industry or related area.
• Proven expertise in utilization of scientific method and critical thinking to drive robust research programs and deliver results.
• Understanding of food chemistry, carbohydrates, product formulation and development, ingredient technology, and food safety.
• Functional knowledge of analytical test methodologies and data interpretation.
• Ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources.
• Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to independently lead multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, leveraging project management tools.
• Self-starter with good oral and written communication and presentation skills, the ability to work with various personalities and work styles.
• Have technical curiosity and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
• Positive learner

  highly creative individual with desire to gain and apply knowledge to new products/opportunities.

• Ability to travel when needed. 

• Support and drive technical evaluation of new ingredient and formulation technologies for the beverage portfolio.
• Conduct hands-on application assessment & testing at both the bench and in pilot plant leveraging experimental design.
• Supports interaction and linkage to key S&T programs between Beverage categories to ensure program alignment and technology transfer to Regional teams.
• Identifies and leverages external partners to source new ingredients and technologies. Assesses technology applicability in Beverage products and delivers proven solutions to product development teams.
• Support and work with technical program leaders to deliver technical solutions to improve the nutrition and performance of Beverage products, leveraging expertise in food physical chemistry and food ingredient functionality.
• Initiate and build SME network with global R&D peers to transfer & implement new technologies for global teams.
• Primary accountability will be focused on supporting and driving capability programs and application assessment - focused on functional ingredients and clean label preservatives ingredients that includes – model formula application, identify technical unlocks for beverage compatibility, shelf -stability validation and sensory assessment. Will work closely with S&T technical pillar team members in identifying holistic ingredient formulation solutions and transfer the same to product development for landing zone opportunities.
• Demonstrates technology applicability and potential, leveraging protocept development and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leverages strong partnerships with external and internal experts (analytical, sensory, academia) to resolve key technical challenges.
• Performs basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to assess viability.
• Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Regulatory, and Legal, Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups.