Food Scientist

Description

Onsite 5 days a week

Position Overview: Manager, Product Development

The Manager, Product Development will work in the Atlanta, Georgia location for Global R&D team with a focus on the North America Operating Unit of The Client. 

• This Food Scientist role will conduct product development in the Sports Drink category.
• This position requires the ability to design and execute new products from concept through to commercialization using knowledge of food science, sensory guidance, analytical, microbiology and engineering principles.
• In addition to new products, this role will support base business maintenance and productivity projects as appropriate.
• The role will work independently and utilize internal/external relationships to deliver product innovation. Act as a consultant by responding to targeted requests from field or other departments for the specifications, processes, and formula systems for the Sports business team.
• The ideal candidate is expected to develop skills to effectively interact with a cross-functional team, category team and build relationships with other global business units in a collaborative manner.
• He/she should demonstrate communication skills necessary to educate, drive business improvements, identify and resolve ingredient and formula issues and achieve business results.
• The preferred candidate will have completed a Food Science curriculum and understand and apply effective skills in food chemistry, food process technology, microbiology, sensory science, project management, record keeping and laboratory safety. 5+ years of experience, MS is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Beverage development
• Preparation, management and protection of proprietary formula composition and technical information
• Product commercialization
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Independently leads multi-disciplinary projects
• Collaboration with internal business team partners and external suppliers.
• Research and evaluate new developments or trends in beverage-related industries