Sr. Product Developer

Description:Onsite 5days a week working in a laboratory and shift is 8a.m. to 4p.m. for a 8 month contract. Contribute to new product success by leading and executing projects through exploration and creation of new innovations and ingredient technology, in coordination with other stakeholders within and outside the team Manage multiple projects simultaneously, across platforms or channels with some guidance, ensuring that briefs deliver to the strategy and that concepts meet the briefs Utilize business and customer insights to generate cost savings and ingredient supply continuity that ties to broader strategy and company goals Communicate cross-functionally and with leadership to advance recommendations and use storytelling to present concepts and ideas Manage manufacturing trials from pilot through scale up, commercialization and launch at supplier manufacturing facilities. Apply your technical knowledge and project learnings to write plant trial protocol and product specifications, seeking guidance when needed.Skills:Food science, Product development process, Laboratory, Gmp, R&d, Flavors, statistical analysis, sensory, manufacturing, Microbiology, Chemistry, Product development life cycle, Research & development, Food manufacturingAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of food and beverage technology, ingredient functionalities, chemistry, or engineering including processing and manufacturing Understanding of beverage ingredients such as sauces, syrups, dry mixes, dairy, aseptic, toppings. Knowledge of development and scale up of food and beverage products Knowledge of food quality control, safety and microbiology Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics, and consumer research methodologies Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Ability to work in a matrixed environment Strong problem solving and communication skills, written and verbal Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointAbout Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.