Research and Development Associate jobs in Buffalo, NY
Research and Development Associate participates in research and development activities. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Being a Research and Development Associate writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Research and Development Associate typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Research and Development Associate works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Research and Development Associate typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Research & Development Manager
- TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
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Niagara Falls, NY
FULL_TIME
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Research & Development Manager (#16269856)
Location: Niagara Region - ON-SITE!!!
(Relocation Expense!)
Industry /Business: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce
About the Job:
Reporting to the Research & Development Manager at their Niagara Falls location, the successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with senior management to develop and implement new products. You will create new products & product features that provide the company with a competitive edge.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Oversee and lead the Research & Development team, providing mentorship and guidance as needed.
- Empower the team towards achieving corporate objectives, departmental goals, and personal goals by sharing “the why” and the needs of the business.
- Develop annual department objectives that align with individual team KPIs.
- Brainstorm new and creative growth and optimization strategies with the team
- Establish and communicate clear priorities to the team to ensure timelines are being adhered to and project milestones are being met.
- Review projects/tasks and delegate appropriately
- Collaborate with different teams as the key stakeholder for product and brand strategy.
- Train and develop a successful team by identifying any skill gaps within the department.
- Develop individual performance goals, conduct monthly one-on-one feedback sessions, and complete annual performance reviews to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Support the team by helping to solve any roadblocks or challenges that may arise in the development process.
- Strive to improve team member experience through optimization and automation of software and processes Category & Product Strategy
- Create category and product plans for our brands based on a thorough review and understanding of consumers needs, competitor offerings, lessons learned, customer/professional reviews and other data.
- Review various reports including margin analysis, product goals vs actuals, promotion results, and more to make strategic decisions regarding product direction.
- Monitor external conditions, including markets, competition, demographics, supply chain, product reviews, and returns to meet customer needs while maintaining market competitiveness and profitability.
- Provide strategic product positioning information to various departments including Marketing.
- Manage the submission and maintenance of product patents and brand trademarks.
New Product Development- Develop and manage new product development projects/annual product pipeline to achieve successful business and brand strategy.
- Develop high performance products that provide the best value to the consumer and achieve the highest overall user experience.
- Recommend and maintain annual product and category pricing strategy.
- Lead a team of product developers to ensure they are driving the product development cycle using our Stage Gate System starting with discovery, building a business plan, development, testing and validation, launch, and post launch review.
- Ensure proper safety certifications and royalties are applied to each product during development.
- Be the central voice of product development direction and ensure suitable communication/updates are being documented and provided to all stakeholders.
- Evaluate and select the best suited technologies for each new product development project.
- Achieve profit margin targets for each product in development by negotiating costs and managing other costs (logistics, amortization, etc.)
Vendor Management- Validate potential business partner’s competencies, onboard, and maintain relationship including contract vendors, component vendors, firmware design houses, industrial and mechanical engineering firms, audio engineers, consultants, and factories.
- Work closely to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with partners.
- Negotiate directly or provide direction of negotiation to team for bill of materials, price, terms, and conditions with business partners.
- Organize and maintain terms and conditions, project agreements, and other agreements with business partners.
Quality Assurance- Oversee key quality assurance KPIs on product defect and return rates.
- Ensure timely qualitative and quantitative analysis to make recommendations to continuously improve product performance KPIs.
- Assist QA team with complex product defect issues by taking a hands-on approach in product testing and solution validation.
- Assist with the development of quality control documents and reviewing audits of production and factories.
- Manage product performance and user experience to ensure a successful product lifecycle.
Other- Develop and monitor annual department budget.
- Organize and plan business trips throughout the year to meet with overseas vendors and attend trade shows.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned to achieve the objectives and company goals.
Qualifications:- University degree in Business, Marketing, or Electronics Engineering, or a related field
- 7-10 years of experience in product management, taking products from concept to implementation, with proven results
- 7-10 years of experience in project management and factory relations
- 7 years of experience conducting competitive analysis and market research
- 5 years managing 5 or more product development employees.
- 5 years of vendor management experience
- 5 years demonstrated experience in consumer electronics hardware.
- Strong passion for delivering high performance products that meets product, design, and business goals.
- Technically minded and keenly interested in technology and consumer product trends.
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Strong written and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and achieve timely project completion.
- Ability to follow and adhere to policies and procedures related to product development.
- Ability to strive for continuous improvement in the product development process.
- Knowledge and experience in negotiation
- Willing to travel to business partners in United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Europe and other locations as required (2-4 times per year) as well as industry trades shows (2-4 times per year)
- You have experience managing multiple product categories.
- You have your PMP designation or Six Sigma designation.
- You have experience with Asana and SmartSheets
This client is motivated to hire quickly!!
Please apply today!
- 11 Days Ago
Front Desk Night Audit Associate
- Ellicott Development
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Williamsville, NY
FULL_TIME
- Ellicott Development is looking for a qualified overnight front desk agent to add to our hospitality team for our Williamsville hotel, The Mosey located on Main St in the heart of Williamsville. The r...
- 2 Days Ago
Front Desk Associate
- Uniland Development Company
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Do you enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service? Are you able to work independently, problem solve and possess computer skills? Interested in a rewarding and flexible career i...
- 1 Month Ago
Overnight Front Desk Associate
- Uniland Development Company
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Do you enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service? Are you able to work independently, problem solve and possess computer skills? Interested in a rewarding and flexible career i...
- 1 Month Ago
Development Associate
- Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network Inc.
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Buffalo, NY
PART_TIME
- Position Description: The Development Associate will assist in BPPN's fundraising by soliciting donations and fundraising events as well as assisting in social media communication. The Development Ass...
- 22 Days Ago
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate
- Society for Neuroscience
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate Employer Location Buffalo, New York Salary $45000 - $55000 per year benefits Closing date Jun 18, 2024 Sector Graduate School or University, Medical, Veterinar...
- 6 Days Ago
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Program Officer, Racial Equity Initiatives
- Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
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Buffalo, NY
- Job Description Job Description PROGRAM OFFICER, RACIAL EQUITY INITIATIVES The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo ...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Instructional Specialist (Hiring for Multiple Specialties)
- GetSelected.com
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Buffalo, NY
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- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
General Manager
- The Wendy's Company
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Buffalo, NY
- What you'll do General Managers are the leader of the restaurant management team. General Managers provide direction, tr...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
General Manager
- The Wendy's Company
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Hamburg, NY
- What you'll do General Managers are the leader of the restaurant management team. General Managers provide direction, tr...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Preventive Services - Family Support Specialist
- Gateway-Longview
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Buffalo, NY
- Job Title: Preventive Services Department: Preventive Services - Family Support Specialist Position Summary: The Family ...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Care Specialist
- Berkshire Farm Center & Services For Youth
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Buffalo, NY
- Join Our Mission The Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need ...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant
- Infinity Medical of WNY, PC
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Buffalo, NY
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant to become a part of our team! Yo...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Renewables Project Developer / Development Associate (Canada) - REMOTE
- ThinkBAC Consulting
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Buffalo, NY
- Job Description Project Developer / Development Associate - Renewables & Energy Storage Locations: FULLY REMOTE (CANADA)...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region.
The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Associate jobs
$63,197 to $82,726
Buffalo, New York area prices
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What does a Research and Development Associate do?
Research and Development Associate in Flagstaff, AZ
Job Summary • Independently handle design and deploy projects for Lakme Innovations • Develop formulation prototypes and design and carry out lab experiments to deliver to brief • Use available data base and vendor information effectively to access technology and apply in local development projects • Pilot Plant work and storage stability studies for projects being handled.
February 02, 2020
Research and Development Associate in Gainesville, FL
The Purification Development Team Member is responsible for developing/executing technical development activities within purification development in Pharma Technical Development (PTD). The Team Member may be responsible for process development, commercial product support, continuous improvement activities, innovation projects, or other activities within the function.
January 13, 2020
Research and Development Associate in Brownsville, TX
Now they are looking for a Vice President of Research and Development who will lead the R&D team into the forefront of the food industry.
January 07, 2020