PD Scientist

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER
Classification: Exempt
Date: August 2020
About us:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.
At the heart of one of the world’s best-loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Product Development & Design organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for delighting our guests.  We concept, develop, make and deliver the great tasting new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and quality experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the taste, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect, whether on convenient meals, snacking favorites, giftables, or pantry staples. Here, you will be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop.
A role with Food Product Development
means being on a team of engineers and food scientists who create products that truly embody the intent of Target-owned brands. Can you ensure that each product has that just-right mix of taste, quality and value? Do you love to create technical product solutions that help meet strategic business goals? Then you will have success on our talented and innovative team.
As a Scientist/ Engineer on our Quality, Standards, and Development team, you will
support the commercialization of programs in an agile and consumer centered speed to market process for a diverse assortment of Target brand products.
You will partner with cross functional teams to create and maintain finished product specifications.  Your work will identify technical specifications and quality standards like sensory, product performance, and shelf life, as well as meet food safety and regulatory requirements. As part of a cross functional team, you will lead quality improvement projects, support commercialization of products, and manage ongoing quality programs.  As a quality champion, you will collaborate with our regulatory and compliance teams to monitor in market quality, collaborate with vendors, and ensure that the brands vision is clearly understood and successfully brought to life with every product we offer.
We will support you along the way with robust onboarding, as well as personal and career development to help you grow as a strong Food Product Development Scientist/ Engineer. The exciting part of retail? It is always changing!  Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description.  Job duties may change at any time due to business needs
About you:
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering,  or directly related field
Two to eight years of product development and commercialization experience -
translating bench top design to scalable, manufacturable products
Experience working in collaboration with contract manufacturing  and vendors to ensure quality and consistency of products as designed
Knowledge of quality management and specification development practices
Strong communication, collaboration, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to successfully work in a team environment
Willing to travel up to 20% time
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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