A Product Development Scientist is needed for the world's largest food and beverage company in the Bridgewater, NJ area. This position will lead product and process development projects from conception to production by driving innovation, ensuring compliance, coaching associates, and influencing project outcomes with minimal supervision.
location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $19.62 - 27.47 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Drive projects, processes, and product development through innovation and renovation.
- Manage projects from conception to first plant production with minimal supervision.
- Develop and commercialize competitive products to meet operational targets.
- Lead and influence project results across cross-functional teams and management.
- Establish strong relationships to support market and business performance.
- Coach less experienced associates on best practices in product development.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Food Quality, Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment policies.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- strong business acumen and project management expertise.
- Effective communication, influencing, and consensus-building abilities.
- Ability to coach and mentor associates.
- Knowledge of formulation (tablets, capsules, softgels preferred).
- Understanding of GMP compliance and pharmaceutical/nutraceutical processes.
- Expertise in mixing, compression, granulation, drying, and coating processes.
- Experience with stability studies and preformulation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, MS Office, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering, technology, or sciences.
- 5-7 years of experience in science, engineering, or related fields.
- Factory experience is preferred.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
