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Job Description The Scientist role exists to provide support to the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI strategy of executing a program based on connectivity and T.I.M.E. to achieve industry leading innovation and technology support. The Scientist role is a mid-level Product Development position to support more advanced product development initiatives, application testing and participation in internal/external technical training sessions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Key responsibilities: Product Development, Technical Support & Service, Applications Testing / Development, Product Specifications, Product Improvements / Cost Savings, Competitive Audits, and Provides Technical Support Outside of the Application Area as Needed / Assigned. • Participate as an R&D team member for assigned programs and projects which are broad in scope, high visibility, high risk, and/or highly complex. • Leverage technical expertise to help identify short- and long-term strategic business opportunities (including new products, cost reductions, process and quality improvements). • Assists in the development of project objectives, action standards, and RDI deliverables. Identify resources required and assemble the RDI team. • Recommends and/or assists in the definition of key RDI milestones, timetable, and project critical path. Negotiate resolution and advise Supervisor. • Recommends and/or assists in the definition of deliverables and/or coordinates activities of other RDI team members to ensure deadlines/objectives are achieved. • Develop and implement solutions when either is jeopardized, while ensuring issues are appropriately communicated. • Issue status and update reports to marketing, the RDI team, and management as required. • Define project deliverables and coordinate activities of support technician(s) or technologist(s). • Technical Support & Service – Participate in development/execution of internal & external technical training sessions. Assist in troubleshooting and complaint resolution. • Application Testing/Development – Assists in planning and execution of studies to evaluate product development across the Dressings, Sauces, and Mayonnaise business portfolio. Maintain accurate records. Issue final report of key discoveries/conclusions. • Product Specifications – Ensure formulations, specifications and data sheets are accurate and up to date for the application area. • Product Improvements/Cost Savings – Support cost-savings and/or enhanced performance projects as assigned. • Competitive Audits – Participate in periodic audits of competitive products, as assigned, to identify developmental gaps and product improvement opportunities. • Travel up to 20-25% (at times). Able to drive for up to 3 hours, able to air travel. • Provide technical support outside of the application area as needed/assigned. • Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.