Scientist Product Development

Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute necessary trials and experiments for product development
  • Provide product and technical support for low complexity projects
  • Contribute to project implementation teams and facilitate operational training
  • Lead projects ensuring timely documentation and compliance with company policies
  • Communicate development results through presentations and technical reports

Benefits

  • 401k with company match
  • Health coverage
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Variety of additional benefits
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of petcare.

As a Scientist, you'll be responsible for supporting the development of new products and processes from concept through commercialization by planning and executing trials, experiments, and technical projects. Come prepared to partner cross-functionally with teams to deliver business-driven innovations and ensure successful project implementation. On our team, you'll drive meaningful results through technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous development.

  • Plan, organize and perform the necessary trials and experiments as required to deliver in a timely manner the development projects that meet the requirements of the regional business units and Global Strategic Business Units (GSBU)
  • Provide product and technical input and assistance within the Research & Development Network and externally (e.g., with Marketing, Manufacturing, vendors) as required on low complexity projects
  • Participate and contribute on project implementation teams by assisting with hand-off from development through start-up and providing operational training
  • Provide effective project leadership, complete all required documentation and project reporting in a timely manner, adhere to Company policy on protection of patent rights and intellectual property, and ensure all appropriate documents and project records are filed
  • Effectively communicate results of development through oral presentations and timely, written technical documentation and reports


Requirement
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline


Other
  • Willingness to travel 15%


The approximate pay range for this position is $73,000 to $103,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Salary: to per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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