Product Development Scientist

DescriptionShift: Work Hours 9 - 5pmParticipate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues.Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities.Working on Clif Bar, the leading bar brand in the category.Great learning with experienced developers and best performing team.You will experience wide ranges of projects including:Innovation: near term innovation and renovationCore maintenance: Resolve quality issues, BCP, Margin and support plant performance improvement, and other duties as assignedMaking benchtop samples to support development work ; shipping and receiving samples and ingredients.QualificationsBS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field1-3 years of experience in related fieldStrong technical foundation and technical curiosityExcellent written and oral communicationA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods marketWorking on teams and independently with the guidance of a managerPersonal drive and organizationPrioritizing and managing activitiesPlanning, and executing work plans with some supervisionIdentifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently (problem solving)Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusionsCommunicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writingPutting the consumer at the heart of development activitiesCalifornia Fair Chance ActSynectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.BenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.