Associate Scientist I - Halls

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the R&D activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with R&D, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.

Requirements

Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
Personal drive and organization
Prioritizing and managing activities
Planning, and executing work plans with some supervision
Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently (problem solving)
Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities
BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
1-3 years of experience in related field
Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity

Responsibilities

Organize and execute projects in line with R&D, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks.
Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.
Conduct development activities such as product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, and consumer test preparation.
Write technical reports that require the analysis and interpretation of results, leading to conclusions and recommendations.
Create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.
Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities.