R&D Product Developer I

R&D Product Developer ILocation: East Hanover, NJDuration: 8+ monthsPay Range: $41/hr to $46.34/hrShift: 8am-5pmJob Description:• Experienced in Food Industry Manufacturing environment(Preferred in Biscuit Snacking), with knowledge in ingredient functionality & commercialization• Minimum: BS in Food Science with 3-5 years of experience• Travel: 25-40%• Anti-Slip / Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this positionDay-to-day Activities:• Work independently and with a cross-functional team to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, regulatory, marketing and manufacturing requirements.• Effectively communicate status & risks and plan, lead, & coordinate pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.• Plan, lead, & coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.).• This candidate will be co-leading this project with the HM so interacting with senior MDLZ leaders and suppliers.• Pilot plant / trials work (ingredient troubleshooting) is a huge plus.