R&D Scientist

Blommer Chocolate Company•Fremont, CA

11h•$82,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Blommer! We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday! Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Responsibilities

Formulate products with guidance and develop an understanding of how ingredients, processing and specification parameters translate and impact sensory and finished product applications. Develop understanding of the impact of ingredient substitutions and functional ingredients for Blommer and our customers
Operate equipment to generate product samples from start to finish (gathering raw materials, making the sample, molding samples into a presentable format, mailing samples)
Analyze product by measuring physical parameters and performance in application. Participate in and conduct sensory testing with guidance
Develop and maintain corresponding documentation and data in appropriate systems with review
Develop understanding of feasibility of running new products or ingredients and conduct trials to support commercialization and meet customer and Blommer operational efficiency expectations
Execute dynamic research projects with proper documentation of results. With support, analyze data to derive conclusions and communicate results with recommendations of future studies and/or next steps
With direction, assess and troubleshoot technical problems and provide necessary data to identify solutions (verbally, on site, written communication) for customers and internally
Develop an understanding of the Blommer portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to provide specific product recommendations and product usage guidance
Collaborate with internal partners to bring new business, build customer relationships and solve technical issues
Communicate technical information in an audience appropriate way, in settings including technical training and presentations to customers and internal stakeholders as well as conferences and industry events
Educate customers on our products and capabilities including giving facility tours
Represent Blommer within the industry by attending meetings, conferences, and trade shows, actively participating in trade organizations and/or becoming involved in the community
Maintain awareness of current trends and research in the cocoa/chocolate market