The desire to live healthier is universal. That’s why we operate across the globe to help bring healthier options to as many people as possible.
Many of our brands and products are in leading category positions in their respective markets. Our brands are at the heart of everything we do. We have curated a portfolio of unique better-for-you brands with the potential to help people live better, drive impactful growth for our customers, and deliver returns for our shareholders.
Our roots have been in health and wellness since 1993. As part of our Hain 3.0 turbocharged growth agenda, we will reach new consumers, continue to expand our portfolio of better-for-you products, and provide meaningful value for our employees and investors.
Basic Purpose:
The Sr. Associate, R&D provides support in the creation of new and innovative products. The incumbent works within several assigned project categories as needed to assist with diversifying the Company’s product offering and facilitating growth into new or existing markets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Attends weekly cross functional team meetings with R&D, Marketing personnel and others to discuss projects and associated timelines, goals, and objectives
- Partners with Procurement, Operations and vendors to coordinate plant trial production processes
- Attends live plant trials, as requested
- Performs appropriate bench work to produce prototypes of new products
- Gathers and reviews all appropriate documentation for certifying body approval (organic, kosher), NLEA and other regulatory requirements, and internal specification development within the technical database
- Collaborates with Quality to ensure food safety, SQF and HACCP program requirements are met and to provide product specifications and other related information to populate the technical database
- Participation in sensory panel for incoming ingredients and blends
- Maintains R&D gold standards
- Monitors ingredients and packaging components to identify potential cost savings measures
- Learn the various manufacturing equipment capabilities associated with the processes for which products are developed
- Maintains ongoing research and knowledge of technical service developments inclusive of potential opportunities or products and current developments
- Assists with other projects, as needed
- Potential for 5-10% travel
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in food science, food process engineering or appropriate biological sciences
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience with bench product development
- Knowledge of organic regulations or natural foods a plus
- Experience with sensory a plus
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects and strong attention to detail
- Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively
- Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills
- Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Preferred knowledge of the Consumer Product Goods Industry
Compensation and Benefits:
- $72,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience and location)
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Legal and identity protection insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Parental Leave
Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request.
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