Research Scientist Europe&Canada
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager R&D Europe and working at the Technical Center, the Research Scientist position provides project leadership of some medium complexity initiatives, assisting on higher complexity initiatives, leading workstreams within larger initiatives, and/or leadership of multiple low complexity initiatives. Complexity of a workstream can be increased through technical complexity, manufacturing complexity, speed to market, quantity of projects, and cross-functional support. A low to medium level of autonomy of medium or higher-level complexity initiatives, or high level of autonomy for low complexity initiatives is required. A successful candidate is developing the capability to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge and expertise. This candidate is developing the ability to grow and share technical expertise within functional area and cross functionally within the organization and developing problem solving skills & the ability to think critically. This candidate is developing the capability to communicate technical subject matter written and verbally cross functionally and with management. This candidate is developing the capability to influence cross functional team members and building personal networks to provide solutions. Specific Role Focus Area: Leveraging knowledge and experience to drive chocolate product innovation and growth for the European market as a priority but also by supporting prototyping work of projects related with the international key markets when needed. Participating in project design and methodology Problem solving through application of knowledge and creative thinking Ensuring project execution and technology transfer Observing, recording, and evaluating experimental data to draw conclusions Preparing project reports and presentations Supporting technical capabilities of vendors of ingredients Providing instruction to Technical Support employees This role will interact and partner with: Technical and professional employees within Global R&D Manufacturing, Operations and Plant Quality Assurance Quality and Regulatory Compliance Procurement Marketing Engineering External Vendors This role will require 25% travel required (domestic and international).
Requirements
- Food Science or Food Engineering is desirable.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Knowledge of analytical techniques
- Knowledge of chocolate, confectionary or snacks technologies
- Knowledge of research methodology
- Experience in projects process
- Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment
- Excellent math and computer skills
- Familiar on New Product process
- Strong understanding of principles of food chemistry and ingredient functionality is desirable.
- Value Analysis
- Scope of work
- Operations/Manufacturing knowledge
- Regulatory and standards compliance
- Technical writing
- Chocolate technology
- Research methodology
- Analytical techniques
- Ingredient supplier-based knowledge
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Scale-up/plant test process
- Ability to collaborate across regions, departments, and all levels of the organization
- MS in Food Science with 0-2 years related experience, or BS in FS, Chem, Bio with 2-4 years experience, BS in Chem E, Biol E, Mech E with 0-2 years related experience.
Responsibilities
- New product projects execution
- In region product, process improvements, QA support
- Leveraging knowledge and experience to drive chocolate product innovation and growth for the European market as a priority but also by supporting prototyping work of projects related with the international key markets when needed.
- Participating in project design and methodology
- Problem solving through application of knowledge and creative thinking
- Ensuring project execution and technology transfer
- Observing, recording, and evaluating experimental data to draw conclusions
- Preparing project reports and presentations
- Supporting technical capabilities of vendors of ingredients
- Providing instruction to Technical Support employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
