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Manager, New Product Development

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Kittanning, PA
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Requirements

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Master's degree

Job overview

The Manager, New Product Development leads product strategy and implementation for Sylvan’s fungal portfolio, overseeing products from ideation through commercialization. The role manages research scientists and technicians and applies mycology and formulation or processing experience to develop product specifications, including ingredients, formulations, and process parameters. It is based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania and involves 25% domestic and international travel.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

MycologyFormulation and ProcessingProduct DevelopmentCommercial Crop ManagementSubstrate FermentationQuality Control SystemsAseptic TechniqueFungal TaxonomyFungal PhysiologyFungal Ecology

Qualifications

Master's in Biotechnology or Related Scientific Field2 Years Research Scientist Experience

Full job description

Job based in Kittanning, PA Duties: Lead creation and implementation of product strategies in fungal portfolio. Manage product lifecycle from ideation to commercialization by developing product timelines, budgets and resources. Manage team of research scientists and technicians. Utilize mycology and formulation/processing experience to guide development of new product specifications, including ingredients, formulations and key process parameters such as inoculum use, production, incubation, and downstream processing. 25% domestic and international travel (North America, Asia, Europe) Requirements: (1) Master's degree in Biotechnology or related scientific field; (2) two years of experience as Research Scientist or related occupation; and (3) demonstrated experience with: mycology and formulation/processing (identification, isolation and growth optimization); product development related to mushroom/fungal-based products; commercial crop management; liquid and solid substrate fermentation processes; quality control systems and processes; aseptic technique; and fungal taxonomy, physiology and ecology Apply: https://www.sylvan.bio/vacancy/2220/

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