Description:
The Product Development Associate assists with technical programs contributing to:
product design
Product Development
and product execution.
Key accountabilities include prototyping, product acquisition, bench testing (requests, execution, and summaries), small scale consumer studies planning/placement and summaries, making first of a kind product designs / prototypes, coordination of hand-making products and visuals – including documenting PPS instructions, requests for product safety clearance, competitive assessments, experimental product/material trials, product presentations and visuals, supporting consumer co-creation and product workshops. The role also performs moderately complex tasks under the direction of an experienced scientist.
Primary Skills:
Research & Development
Prototyping
Bench Testing
Paper/Consumer Products Testing
Experience Level:
A Bachelor’s degree (broad range of disciplines), or 2-4 years post high school technical education plus 2-7 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of disposable/reusable consumer products, lab techniques and equipment & scientific methods
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.