Description
Kelly Science is seeking a Project Manager – Scientific (Part-Time, Ad-Hoc)
Location: Remote or Hybrid (based on candidate availability)
Schedule: ~10–15 hours/week (Flexible, Ad-Hoc)
Status: Part-Time / Consultant
Department: Product Development / R&D
We are seeking a Part-Time Scientific Project Manager to support our innovation and product development initiatives. This role will also function as an ad-hoc Product Development Consultant, contributing expert knowledge in reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, and sensory evaluation. This is a flexible, collaborative role ideal for someone with strong project management skills and technical food product development experience.
Key Responsibilities-
Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for scientific and product development initiatives.
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Collaborate with internal R&D and production teams to coordinate reverse engineering and reformulation projects.
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Lead and organize sensory panels, rapid prototyping trials, and related evaluations.
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Track progress and provide regular updates to senior leadership on key product development initiatives.
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Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams, including QA, Operations, and Sales, to ensure alignment and project success.
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Provide scientific input and technical troubleshooting for ongoing and new product development projects.
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Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field (Master's preferred).
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3–5+ years of experience in food product development, R&D, or technical project management.
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Hands-on expertise in reverse engineering, prototyping, and sensory evaluation is required.
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Strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to work independently on a flexible schedule.
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Previous experience in a Culinary, Food Manufacturing, or Ingredient Development environment is a plus.
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This role is ad-hoc and project-based, requiring approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility around work hours.
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Remote candidates will be considered; however, proximity to our main site may be preferred for sensory and prototyping activities.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter detailing relevant experience in food science and product development.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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