[Hiring] Product Development Scientist @COR - Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. (OSC-1000)

Role Description

This role involves driving initiatives in enterprise productivity, business continuity, and renovation of existing products.

• Design and develop prototypes
• Conduct experiments to characterize novel ingredients and new formulas
• Work with cross-functional partners to see projects through commercialization
• Use technical expertise to support co-pack partners
• Manage multiple projects across different stages of development
• Travel 10–15% to support trials and collaboration

A Day in the Life...

• Develop prototypes that balance innovation, nutrition, sensory quality, and cost targets
• Lead product experiments at bench, pilot, and plant scale for new and revised formulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on developing consumer learning plans, prototype development, ingredient testing, and product launches
• Coordinate pilot and plant trials, including materials, scheduling, and contingency planning
• Capture and share learnings to strengthen team knowledge
• Conduct stability and shelf-life studies to identify failure modes and potential solutions
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (specs, SOPs, reports)
• Approach product creation and challenges with curiosity
• Enjoy hands-on prototyping and tasting
• Work well under pressure

Qualifications

• BS, or MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, biochemistry or chemistry with strong interests in product development
• 2+ years work experience with product development and product commercialization experience in food and beverage (can include graduate school experience)

Requirements

• Willingness to evaluate a wide range of flavors and tastes on an as needed basis (no food allergies)
• Comfortable working within food/beverages and analytical laboratories
• Able to lift heavy items (up to 50lbs) and stand for extended periods (up to 10-12hrs)
• Strong interpersonal skills and technical communication skills to influence key stakeholders
• Detail-oriented individual adept at experimental design and data analysis

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Company Description

Ocean Spray is a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. The cooperative's cranberries are featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide.

• Founded by 700 family farmers
• Focus on connecting farms to families for a better life
• Embrace innovative spirit and heritage
• Commitment to ethical practices and inclusive teamwork