Product Development Scientist II

Rich Products Corporation • Buffalo, NY • 2h ago

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.8 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.## Purpose StatementRich Products, a $5.5Billion food manufacturing company, is looking for a Product Development Scientist II to join our growing R&D Team. In this role, you will be responsible for new product development, product maintenance and product improvement for our toppings, creams and culinary solutions (TCCS) category.In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure successful development and commercialization of new products, product improvement or cost reductions. You will conduct routine, non-routine and complex research and development activities concerned with the chemical, biological and/or physical complexity of product formulations in order to develop new products and evaluate and improve the quality of existing products and related processes.You will successfully partner with others cross-functionally.This role is based in Buffalo, NY, with expected travel of up to 25%.## Key Accountabilities and OutcomesNew Product Development/Product Improvements/Cost reductions Prepares proto@type 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 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 (i.e. Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering) and customers in accomplishing project milestones. Selects and evaluates raw materials for experiments Sets-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. Designs and conducts storage studies, including product and package performance under various conditions 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 proto@types 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 Prepare and document all plant validation trials according to department protocol. Ensures the work environment is sanitary, safe, and orderly. Maintains a sanitary, safe and orderly work environment## Knowledge, Skills, and Experience* Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field with 2+ years product development related experience in food preparation/food industry; or M.S.in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field wi

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