Product Development Scientist

A Day in the Life...

• Develop prototypes that balance innovation, nutrition, sensory quality, and cost targets, lead product experiments at bench, pilot, and plant scale for new and revised formulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on developing consumer learning plans, prototype development, ingredient testing, and product launches.
• Coordinate pilot and plant trials, including materials, scheduling, and contingency planning, capture and share learnings to strengthen team knowledge.
• Conduct stability and shelf-life studies to identify failure modes and potential solutions, prepare and maintain technical documentation (specs, SOPs, reports).
• Manage multiple projects across different stages of development, approach product creation and challenges with curiosity, enjoy hands-on prototyping and tasting, and work well under pressure.
• Travel 10-15% to support trials and collaboration.

What We Are Looking For:

• BS, or MS Food Science, Food Engineering, biochemistry or chemistry with strong interests in product development.
• 2+ years work experience with product development and product commercialization experience in food and beverage - can include graduate school experience.
• Willingness to evaluate a wide range of flavors and tastes on an as needed basis (no food allergies).
• Be comfortable working within food/beverages and analytical laboratories and work with various equipment in the labs, at pilot plant and manufacturing plants as needed
• Be able to lift heavy items sometimes (up to 50 lbs), stand for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours) and work sometimes in no air-conditioned spaces for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and technical communication skills to influence key stakeholders both inside and outside of the R&D department.
• Detail-oriented individual adept at experimental design and data analysis.

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Work Experience:

Annual Salary:

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

• • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Telehealth services

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

• Flexible scheduling options

• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

• Holiday pay for 12 holidays

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Tuition/Education assistance programs

• Access to LinkedIn Learning

• Scholarship programs for children of employees

• Parental leave

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

• Adoption assistance

• Bereavement leave

• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

• Up to $300 massage reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events

• Employee discounts

• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.