Research and Development Scientist IV - Le Mars, IA

Job Description

Delivers R&D plans and strategies which involve taking new and existing products from conceptualization through commercialization while applying learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation.

• Develops and implements R&D plans and strategies in support of company objectives.
• Directs and develops communication involving project needs, status updates and technical advice to all stakeholders in order to promote more efficient and effective deliverables. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements.
• Responsible for leading the teams understanding and application of knowledge of ingredients, products and frozen dessert manufacturing processes for the completion of projects. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements.
• Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to the less experienced developers in terms of technical guidance and project management.
• Uses objectivity on project work by practicing the scientific method of defining the question, gathering and recording information, forming a hypothesis, performing experiment, analyzing data, interpreting data and drawing conclusions.
• Influences and leads the application of learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation.
• Facilitates activities necessary to take more complex and innovative projects from conceptualization through commercialization working with project constraints of time, target and budget. Ensures NPD adherence and that the process follows the critical paths.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality and legality of products manufactured is maintained.

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Qualifications

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.

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