Product Development Scientist

Job Description

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Product Development Scientist in Glenview, IL

For quick apply, please reach out to Madelaine 'Madie' Yu

Call: 248-728-6420 / Email: Madelaine.Yu@stefanini.com

Open for W2 candidates only!

Work Location

• 801 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 (Onsite)
  
  

Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm

Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment): (yes or no): Yes

Interview Type:(video, call, in-person) : Video Conference

• Must Haves
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related/equivalent field (from job description)
• Minimum 3-4 years of real world product development experience (not entry level)
• Strong benchtop formulation capability - identified as the most critical skill for the first 90 days
• Hands on experience running bench experiments, prototype work, analytical measurements, and related lab techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects with semi structured oversight (receives direction, then executes independently with ongoing oversight)
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to be onsite Monday-Friday (full availability expected)
• Ability to travel 15% to factory locations; travel is reimbursed
• Nice to Haves
• Internships or full time experience specifically in product development
• Experience with:
• Condiments & sauces
• Soups
• Mac & cheese
• Exposure to foodservice / away from home (AFH) product categories
• Demonstrated adaptability and versatility across product types or R&D environments
• Experience with sensory testing, shelf life studies, or analytical/nutritional testing
  

Role Summary

• This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone AFH.
• The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.
  
  

Key Components

• Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab. 
• Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
• Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.
• Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.
  
  

Qualifications

• Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills. 
• Self-starter with a passion to learn a must. 
• Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments.
• B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred. 
  
  

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.