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SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Gables Search GroupAkron, OH, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Job Title : Senior Technologist, Product Development (Research and Development)

Location : Orrville, OH

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (minimum 60% in-office, based on business needs) with up to 25% travel

About The Role

As a Senior Technologist in Product Development , you will leverage your scientific and engineering expertise, along with years of experience, to lead product development and qualification efforts for small- to medium-complexity business initiatives. This hands-on role spans the lab, pilot plant, manufacturing floor, and consumer-facing settings. Senior Technologists work independently to design and execute experiments, generate and analyze accurate data, and identify critical observations. You may also provide direction to others and lead cross-functional technical teams to advance projects from concept through execution.

What Youll Do

  • Develop and execute test plans independently, generating reproducible and reliable data across lab, pilot, and plant settings.
  • Summarize key findings, identify unexpected results, and recommend next steps. Investigate problems and discrepancies with minimal external guidance.
  • Lead technical readiness for small- to medium-complexity initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Communicate results clearly to supervisors, project members, and leadership through presentations, reports, and technical discussions.
  • Collaborate effectively across disciplines, functions, and with external vendors.
  • Provide mentorship and occasional direction to other technologists or technical staff.
  • Support the broader R&D team with additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree (BS) or higher in Science, Technology, or Engineering.
  • 2+ years of product development experience (3+ years preferred).
  • Demonstrated expertise in your technical discipline, with the ability to expand knowledge and skills at higher levels.
  • Strong organizational skills with critical thinking and creativity.
  • Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Proficiency in establishing and adhering to procedures.
  • Commitment to working safely and maintaining high quality standards.
  • Strong time management and ability to work under moderate supervision within established processes.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in pet food and / or pet snack formulation and product development.
  • Familiarity with food processing technologies such as extrusion, baking, or thermal processing.
  • Coursework or background in nutrition.

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