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Research & Innovation Principal Scientist, Beverages

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Danone

Aug 5

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert / Leadership (9+ years)
  • Louisville

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Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field preferred (PhD preferred) with 10+ years of experience in product development in the food industry.
  • Strong technical skills on product formulation, industrial processes, ingredient functionality, and product-process interactions; preferred in-depth knowledge on dairy and non-dairy protein and functional ingredient technologies or coffee processing.
  • Knowledgeable in ingredient selection, formulation, processing equipment, and operating conditions for liquid-based oil-in-water emulsions.
  • Extensive technical and theoretical knowledge of emulsion science and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong project management/organization and the ability to advocate and align key stakeholders (including non-technical leadership) on new technology or strategic research initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to interact with all company functions including R&D, Marketing, Purchasing and Operations.
  • Comfortable operating in the fuzzy front-end area of innovation and passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development, and commercialization of ideas under tight timelines.
  • Knowledge, Understanding, and interpretation of the patent landscape.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will be responsible for
  • Supporting the coffee creamer, RTD coffee and waters businesses as a technical lead of Danone’s Research & Innovation team through technical leadership, product and process design support, and ingredient functionality mastery.
  • Deliver nutritional breakthroughs, protectable technologies and great tasting, superior category innovations through expanded technical expertise in emulsion sciences, extraction technologies, and functional ingredient interactions.
  • Work closely with procurement, engineering, and our supplier base to identify potential innovation, renovation, and productivity opportunities
  • Scoping and developing new partnerships (universities, start-ups, new suppliers) to unlock technology solutions for productivity, product improvements, or new products while ensuring process capability
  • Identifying opportunities for novel, strategic research initiatives to develop the next generation of products in new and adjacent categories
  • Develop product formulas, processing procedures, product, and raw material specifications to deliver consistent, high-quality, superior products that support business objectives
  • Independently plan and execute bench, pilot, and plant trials for new and improved products, analyze test results and effectively translate these into effective next steps that lead to project successes

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Research & Innovation Principal Scientist position?

The primary focus of the Research & Innovation Principal Scientist position is to provide technical leadership and support for the coffee creamer, ready-to-drink coffee, and waters businesses, through product development, process design, and ingredient functionality mastery.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, along with 10+ years of experience in product development in the food industry.

What are the main responsibilities of the Research & Innovation Principal Scientist?

Main responsibilities include delivering nutritional breakthroughs, developing product formulas and specifications, planning and executing trials, identifying innovation opportunities, and developing partnerships for technology solutions.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Required technical skills include expertise in product formulation, industrial processes, ingredient functionality, emulsion science, and manufacturing processes, particularly with dairy and non-dairy proteins or coffee processing.

What is the compensation range for this position?

The base compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $165,000, which is commensurate with experience.

Are there benefits offered with this job?

Yes, Danone North America offers a strong benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other options.

What type of work environment can applicants expect?

Applicants can expect a collaborative work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and creativity, allowing individuals to engage with various company functions such as R&D, Marketing, and Operations.

Is experience with the patent landscape required for this position?

Yes, there is a requirement for knowledge, understanding, and interpretation of the patent landscape as part of the role.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Danone North America is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, valuing diversity and promoting engagement with dignity and respect for all employees.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in Louisville, CO.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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