SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
Location: Akron, OH
Posted: October 06 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
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 You’ll Do
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Develop and execute test plans independently, generating reproducible and reliable data across lab, pilot, and plant settings.
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Summarize key findings, identify unexpected results, and recommend next steps. Investigate problems and discrepancies with minimal external guidance.
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Lead technical readiness for small- to medium-complexity initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy and timeliness.
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Communicate results clearly to supervisors, project members, and leadership through presentations, reports, and technical discussions.
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Collaborate effectively across disciplines, functions, and with external vendors.
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Provide mentorship and occasional direction to other technologists or technical staff.
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Support the broader R&D team with additional responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher in Science, Technology, or Engineering.
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2+ years of product development experience (3+ years preferred).
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Demonstrated expertise in your technical discipline, with the ability to expand knowledge and skills at higher levels.
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Strong organizational skills with critical thinking and creativity.
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Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
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Proficiency in establishing and adhering to procedures.
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Commitment to working safely and maintaining high quality standards.
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Strong time management and ability to work under moderate supervision within established processes.
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Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in pet food and/or pet snack formulation and product development.
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Familiarity with food processing technologies such as extrusion, baking, or thermal processing.
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Coursework or background in nutrition.