NPD Research Scientist II

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The NPD Research Scientist II will be a leader on new product innovation and successfully develop and execute projects within the organization. Initial area of focus will include product development for the Tellus molded fiber business. The individual will independently research, design, conduct experiments, gather data, develop preliminary findings and prepare written reports to drive new / improved products, cost savings and unique technologies.  They will identify individually or in collaboration with others, project barriers and recommend solutions.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and develops new products from bench top to commercialization while staying within specified parameters of cost and label claims; evaluates new ingredients, verifies nutritional profiles, and conducts product or packaging stability assessments to deliver against design briefs.
• Design, develop and validate methods for testing raw materials, finished products, stability and process validation and lead their implementation into the operational environment.
• Create, review and update product specifications to ensure they meet quality, regulatory and performance requirements.
• Supports development of pilot plant processes, systems, and technologies by keeping informed of new and existing equipment, approaches and techniques; designing experiments; preparing products for testing; evaluating test results; and providing conclusions or next steps.
• Develops and implements projects while preserving a safe and accident-free laboratory environment.
• Supports production trials with technical cross-functional team members that concentrate on validation of product formulation and function.
• Documents processes and procedures in electronic notebooks, prepares technical reports, and develops product specifications for approval by Product Development, QA, and Regulatory.
• Provides insights to sales and customers for new products and technologies that drive product portfolio and strategic vision.
• Manages projects leveraging Product Development resources
• Collaborates with cross functional teams through project meetings by providing technical direction and identifying solutions.
• Leads the development of quality assurance programs partnering with QA.
• Effectively uses technical and business acumen to explain concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring communications to meet diverse needs
• Acts as a consultant for information for other technical personnel within the company
• Complies with GMP / GLP rules and regulations while conducting experiments with a safe quality mindset.

WORK EXPERIENCES

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.