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Assistant Remote Product Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

Nature's Path

R&D Scientist - US

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

... production, while helping shape how we innovate in a brand-new R&D environment built for what comes next. Oak Brook, Illinois | Monday-Thursday onsite & Friday remote $90,000-$100,000 base salary ...

GlobalLogic

Product Manager IRC302581

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$125K - $140K/yr

Product architecture and development , Integration, DevOps, User Experience and Design, Agile ... remote work capabilities to foster innovation and team synergy effectively. Required Skills:

Hitachi Careers

Product Manager IRC302581

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Product architecture and development , Integration, DevOps, User Experience and Design, Agile ... remote work capabilities to foster innovation and team synergy effectively. Required Skills:

GlobalLogic

Product Manager IRC302540

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$125K - $140K/yr

Product architecture and development , Integration, DevOps, User Experience and Design, Agile ... remote work capabilities to foster innovation and team synergy effectively. Required Skills:

Hitachi Careers

Product Manager IRC302540

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Product architecture and development , Integration, DevOps, User Experience and Design, Agile ... remote work capabilities to foster innovation and team synergy effectively. Required Skills:

Parallel Domain

Product Manager

Mundelein, IL · Remote

They are fully remote and growing fast. How long has the company been operating? 2017 Total company ... This role requires expertise in AI development, simulation technologies, product management, and ...

Danaher

Channel Sales Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$156K/yr

... development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside ... remote product demonstrations, and ongoing technical support that enhances customer satisfaction ...

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How much do assistant remote product development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant remote product development in Chicago, IL is $25.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.06 and $26.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Remote Product Development vs Product Manager?

AspectAssistant Remote Product DevelopmentProduct Manager
ResponsibilitiesSupports product development tasks, assists in research, and handles administrative dutiesLeads product strategy, defines features, and oversees the entire product lifecycle
Required SkillsBasic understanding of product development, communication, organizationStrategic thinking, leadership, market analysis, technical knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative teams, often entry-level or support rolesRemote or on-site, leadership position, cross-functional collaboration

Assistant Remote Product Development roles typically involve supporting tasks within the product team, requiring less strategic decision-making. Product Managers lead the development process, making key decisions and managing the product roadmap. Both roles are common in tech and product-driven industries, but they differ significantly in scope and responsibility.

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R&D Scientist - US

Nature's Path

Oak Brook, IL • On-site, Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

What you'll do
Lead product innovation
  • Lead new product development projects from concept and formulation through commercialization.
  • Develop prototypes across multiple product categories and present concepts to Marketing, leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Design and execute product development experiments, interpret results and recommend next steps.
  • Stay current on emerging food technologies, ingredients, processing methods and industry trends.
  • Improve existing products through ingredient, nutritional, cost and product-quality optimization.

Take products from bench to production
  • Translate bench-top concepts into commercially viable products and manufacturing processes.
  • Lead plant trials, scale-ups and new product start-ups with company manufacturing sites and co-manufacturing partners.
  • Establish processing parameters and work with Plant Operations to optimize production runs.
  • Lead pre- and post-production reviews for new product launches.
  • Travel to Nature's Path manufacturing facilities and external partners for trials, scale-up and product support, up to 25%.

Build the technical foundation
  • Develop formulations, product specifications, ingredient specifications, processing parameters and label declarations.
  • Manage nutritional information and nutritional database entries for new and revised products.
  • Coordinate third-party laboratory testing and partner with Quality on shelf-life testing and deviations.
  • Maintain accurate product-development documentation and company systems.
  • Apply working knowledge of food regulations, including USDA Organic requirements and California Proposition 65, while building knowledge of requirements in other global markets.

Partner across the business
  • Serve as an R&D subject matter expert throughout the product-development process.
  • Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to develop product P&Ls and assess commercial feasibility.
  • Work with Supply Chain to evaluate alternative ingredients and suppliers while protecting quality and product performance.
  • Create product samples for Sales, Marketing and leadership as required.
  • Balance multiple development projects and commercialization timelines.

What you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant food-industry experience.
  • 4+ years of new product development experience, including taking products from idea through commercialization.
  • Experience formulating better-for-you products, including USDA Organic products.
  • Hands-on experience with food manufacturing and scale-up.
  • Experience with cereal extrusion, baking and/or snack manufacturing is preferred.
  • Experience working within a stage-gate product-development process is an asset.
  • Experience with a nutritional database is required.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems, supply chain software, Microsoft Office and/or Asana is helpful.
  • Experience within a large CPG organization, high-growth food company or start-up environment is an asset.

Why this role
You'll have the opportunity to influence products from the earliest idea through the moment they reach full-scale production, while helping shape how we innovate in a brand-new R&D environment built for what comes next.
Oak Brook, Illinois | Monday-Thursday onsite & Friday remote
$90,000-$100,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
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