Product Development Technician Research Development

Design and develop new recipe/ process and production of bench top and pilot plant prototyping. Will have the ability to develop relevant prototypes/ processes under the guidance of the R&D Scientist/ Process Engineer. Will also be assisting the R&D Scientist/Process Engineer in manufacturing line trials. Design and develop to make relevant and creative prototypes throughout the development process. This includes the ability to operate existing and new equipment used in making prototypes for sensory and consumer testing. Evaluate and select raw materials appropriate to the product design format, quality attributes and commercial parameters. Improve, maintain and update current recipes, raw materials, quality specifications, nutritional information, and KQA's (key quality attributes) using the current computer systems. Implement shelf life studies, analytical and sensory testing to ensure the products are maintained and tested in a timely manner. Be able to interpret results and recommend action plan based on data. Create and assemble pilot processes based on product design specifications. Assemble and disassemble pilot plant equipment. Document experiments and determine/validate process parameters for the manufacture of a wide range of products. Technical understanding of food science/ engineering and the supporting sub-processes for the manufacture of food systems. Manage and maintain raw material and finished goods inventories. This includes storage, shipping, labeling of raw materials/finished products to the general organization of the work area to maintain a clean & safe working environment. We are looking for candidates local to the area. We do no have a relocation budget planned for this position. Desired Education/Experience: Minimum BS, Food Science, Chemistry 6 months - 1 year work experience in R&D, Manufacturing or Quality Assurance positions. Food Science experience preferred. As a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars North America offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, a retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits. If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are called "associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you. We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. Mars North America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.mars.comto learn more about our company and for information about all of our current openings. Please, no agencies. Quality. Responsibility. Mutuality. Efficiency. Freedom. Unusual values for a $5 billion company? Not at Mars North America! The Five Principles of Mars have inspired us for over 90 years. More than a statement of values, they are the explanation for our success and the formula for our future. Mars North America creates the foods you love, like M&M s , SNICKERS , DOVE and UNCLE BEN S . . . and the foods your pets love, too, like PEDIGREE , CESAR , WHISKAS and SHEBA . We stand apart because we are a global leader in the food, snack and petcare industries and one of the most successful family-owned businesses in the world. Currently, we are looking for qualified, diverse individuals to apply for the following position: Keywor