Senior R&D Scientist, CPG

Senior R D Scientist, CPG at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom Senior R D Scientist, CPG at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Moline, Illinois Posted in 13 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Sr.

R D Scientist:

Consumer Innovation Location:

Muscatine, Iowa Category:

Research & Development /

CPG Salary:

$95-120K;

DOE Benefits:

Full Benefits Relocation Assistance Role Overview We are seeking a visionary Senior R D Scientist, Consumer Innovation to spearhead cutting-edge product development within our pet category, while providing strategic collaboration across our human food and beverage lines. This leadership role is designed for a high-level scientist who can bridge the gap between scientific discovery and commercial success. You will drive R D initiatives, mentor a high-performing team, and turn complex research into market-leading products.

Duties & Responsibilities Innovation & Product Development Design & Execute:

Lead the innovative design and execution of research projects through comprehensive literature reviews and collaborative teamwork.

Trend Analysis:

Stay at the forefront of industry developments regarding ingredient functionality to identify new opportunities for expanding pet treats, and supplement portfolios.

Experimental Leadership:

Oversee experiments to develop and test new ingredients, analyzing performance and safety data for current and future pet product platforms. Concept to

Commercialization:

Provide technical leadership from initial concept through successful market launch, interfacing with production, quality, regulatory, and sales teams.

Technical Strategy & Troubleshooting Process Optimization:

Lead the optimization, verification, and validation of new techniques and experimental studies.

Data-Driven Problem Solving:

Use sound scientific techniques to resolve challenges in development, commercialization, and ongoing production.

Market Intelligence:

Evaluate competitive products to identify market gaps and provide application recommendations for the current portfolio.

Quality Support:

Partner with operations to troubleshoot customer complaints, ingredient quality issues, and consumer feedback.

Collaboration & Management Cross-Functional Partnership:

Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and quality control to ensure all ingredients meet strict product specifications.

External Synergy:

Collaborate with external suppliers and laboratories to extend internal research capabilities.

Reporting:

Deliver timely, accurate analytical results and technical reports to support business teams and resolve complex technical hurdles.

Education, Experience & Qualifications Education:

Bachelor of Science degree required (with 10+ years of experience); a Master of Science is highly preferred.

Technical Expertise:

10+ years in an R D role, ideally within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

Leadership:

Proven experience managing and engaging direct reports while fostering a culture of collaborative innovation.

Scientific Skills:

Strong competency in experimental design, statistical analysis, and the use of scientific instruments for measuring ingredient properties.

Commercial Success:

A documented track record of developing new ideas that led to successful commercialization.

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with quality control and formulation in the pet or food industry is a significant plus.