What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Technician position at Nestlé USA?
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Position Summary
The Technical Application Group (TAG) Technician has responsibility for supporting product development activities essential to the Innovation and Renovation portfolio of the Foods Division. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in Food Science and previous laboratory/bench top/factory experience. The TAG Technician should be responsible with a high level of integrity, albe to follow protocols and instructions and a team player that shares the team’s passion for driving Innovation with the highest quality standards. Strong communication skills and ability to organize work are required. The intent of the technician experience is to prepare individuals to advance to other roles within the TAG organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support product development by leading raw material onboarding activities under TAG Specialist guidance
- Support Innovation and Renovation by coordinating and leading competitor analysis activities – panels, washouts, general data collection, etc…
- Support Innovation and Renovation through collaboration with TAG Specialist on the creation of “IN/OUT” product specifications to be provided to factories, ensuring constistency and quality
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support product development by executing bench top/pilot plant formulation work under TAG Specialist guidance
- Support TAG Specialist by leading shelf life studies. The TAG Technician will be responsible for organizing the sample preparation, tasting coordination as well as results reporting and archiving
- Support samples collection and shipment for marketing requests for photo shoots, food shows, etc…
- Support TAG Specialist throughout the Technical Acceptance process with sample and documentation preparation, as well as sample shipment coordination
- Support sample preparation at Consumer Testing location if needed
- Work with Specialists & NDC staff to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments in a timely manner
- Organizing and maintaining non-NDC storage areas to accommodate samples
- Support TAG Sepcialist with material ordering for trials at different locations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Associate’s Degree in a Food or Science related field or equivalent experience
- Some laboratory or factory experience, preferably in the food industry.
- Technical training in scientific or food-related field
- Food science or technology background will be a plus
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to handle multiple assignments successfully.
- Must be precise and accurate, well organized worker with excellent time management.
- Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desirable), problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Computer literate and proficient user of Word Processing/Spreadsheet/Databases applications.
- Self-starter – possess strong initiative, professional, team player attitude.
- Precise and conscientious worker.
- Well developed interpersonal skills.
- Sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work independently.
Job ID
76243590
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