Kinsa is recruiting for a: R&D Innovation Project Manager / Ingredients, Grains Location: Boston Area, MA (Hybrid) Our client is a food ingredients manufacturer based in the Boston, MA area. The mission for the R&D Innovation Project Manager is to lead the development of new & innovative plant-based ingredients through research, product development, commercialization oversight, and project management. You will work with the R&D team, customers, co-manufacturers from ideation through commercialization to contribute to the future of this great company.
- Successful candidates MUST HAVE 7 years of experience in R&D, preferably in plant-based ingredients.
Compensation/Benefits:
- $120,000 - $130,000 base salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities and Goals:
Lead R&D projects, focusing on new ingredient development and commercialization of new grain-based ingredients that are differentiated by functionality, flavor, or nutrition. Leading scale-up trials and ingredient commercialization at processing plants, collaborating with co-mans. Execute project progress by leading cross functional teams, working closely with Operations, Quality, Sales & Marketing, and external partners. Oversee experimental design and data analysis and all lab-scale research and testing applications. Competencies Needed for Success:
- 7 years of R&D experience in plant-based ingredients and grains
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Cereal Science, or related field
- Experience in finished food product development
- Experience working with cross functional teams and key stakeholders
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
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