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Mars

Engineer, Packaging Development

Franklin, TN · On-site

Bachelor's degree in in Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, a related technical field or equivalent * 3-5 years' experience working on packaging projects and technology development

ASR Group

Packaging Development Engineer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field * 3-5+ years of experience in packaging development; experience in CPG or food & beverage industry preferred * Strong ...

Catalent, Inc.

Development Scientist II

Greenville, NC · On-site

The Development Scientist II is responsible for supporting these activities in the areas of ... Independently assist manufacturing group with batch manufacture and packaging/labeling, including ...

Fujirebio

Development Scientist

Malvern, PA · On-site

$76K - $88K/yr

Ability to work with various software packages * Ability to make presentations to various groups of ... A./B.S. in Science/Engineering preferred * Minimum of 3-5 years of laboratory experience ...

ASR Group

Packaging Development Engineer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field * 3-5+ years of experience in packaging development; experience in CPG or food & beverage industry preferred * Strong ...

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Product Development Scientist

Chicago, IL • On-site

Humetis Group
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Job description

Job Title: Product Development Scientist
Location: Chicago, IL 60642
Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)
 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Product Development Scientist to join our team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality, consumer-focused food products by applying strong scientific principles to product, process, and packaging development. You will contribute to innovation initiatives, ensure consumer safety, and drive operational efficiency. This role may also involve providing technical guidance or leadership to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support product development projects from concept through commercialization, aligning with consumer, shopper, and customer insights.

  • Translate insights into Key Quality Attributes (KQAs) and ensure they are maintained across all stages of product and process development.

  • Serve as a technical steward of brand standards, contributing to product innovation, renovation, and change management initiatives.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams to support end-to-end development.

  • Apply scientific and engineering principles to improve or develop products, formulations, processes, and systems.

  • Analyze quality and safety testing data to ensure compliance with internal specifications and regulatory standards.

  • Support the preparation of business cases, timelines, and budget forecasts for product development initiatives.

  • Monitor project outcomes to ensure technical, cost, timing, and functional targets are met.

  • May assist with or manage the regulatory approval process for new or reformulated products.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required; Food Science or Food Technology preferred.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) company.

  • Strong understanding of product development, formulation, and quality standards.

  • Experience in translating consumer insights into actionable product design and development strategies.

  • Familiarity with regulatory and food safety compliance.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.