Research Scientist
Job Description
This role combines the expertise of a scientist, market researcher, and innovation leader. Rather than spending the entire day in a laboratory, the focus is on seeking out new technologies, ingredients, products, and trends externally that could drive business growth.
Responsibilities

+ Research new ingredients, technologies, products, and companies.

+ Read scientific articles, patents, market reports, and industry news.

+ Monitor competitors and their product launches.

+ Investigate innovations from startups, universities, and suppliers.

+ Evaluate potential new technologies or products for company benefit.

+ Analyze competitor products to understand their success.

+ Identify market gaps for potential new product launches.

+ Develop small-scale experiments or prototypes to test ideas.

+ Conduct feasibility studies before significant investment.

+ Docume...