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Product Development Scientist II - Oral Products
Are you passionate about transforming ideas into products that reach consumers? Do you enjoy hands-on experimentation, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with diverse teams to bring innovative products to life?
We are looking for a Product Development Scientist II to join our Oral Product Development team in Richmond, VA. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, commercialization, and lifecycle support of next-generation oral tobacco products. Working alongside scientists, engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and consumer insights experts, you'll help translate ideas into products that deliver meaningful consumer experiences.
This position is a hybrid work position located in Richmond, VA that supports Product Development Lifecyle, must be flexible to adjusted schedule when need.
What you will be doing:
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Participating in the translation of consumer insights into actionable plans.
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Assisting with the development and execution of lab-scale experiments and pilot- and factory-scale trials.
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Managing ingredient and material logistics and quantities to support lab-scale experiments and pilot- and factory-scale trials.
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Managing ingredients, materials, experimental, and trial related documentation and their archival.
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Collecting, labeling, and submitting prototype or product samples for laboratory analysis and consumer research.
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Compiling and analyzing data and summarizing and reporting results.
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Overseeing laboratory cleanliness and safety as well as laboratory equipment calibration and submitting requests for routine maintenance or troubleshooting.
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Adhering to quality management requirements and safety protocols in the execution of this role and job responsibilities.
We want you to have:
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Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related technical field
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1 to 3 years of experience in the chemical, medical device, pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods industry
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Knowledge and experience in product development and applying Quality by Design principles
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General knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements for industry
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Self-motivated and must possess a high level of personal initiative
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
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Capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional partners and suppliers
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Ability to be flexible in the face of rapidly evolving business needs and priorities
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Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment
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