Associate Scientist II — Snack Product Development (Hybrid)

Mondelēz International; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mondelēz International in East Hanover, NJ, is seeking a Food Science/Engineering professional to drive new product development and portfolio maintenance within a cross-functional team. You will organize and execute projects with R&D, marketing and manufacturing, run pilot plant trials per GMP and HACCP, and prepare technical reports with data-driven conclusions.

This role emphasizes consumer-centric development, collaboration, and effective communication; travel up to 30% domestically and

Qualifications

• Background in food science, engineering or related field.
• Experience working in fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Ability to work in teams and with minimal supervision.
• Proactive problem solving and independent execution.
• Ability to analyze data and draw clear conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing.
• Customer-centric approach to development.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute R&D projects aligning with product and process needs.
• Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials following GMP and HACCP.
• Write technical reports with data interpretation and recommendations.
• Create and maintain consumer-led specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing and manufacturing.

Skills

Food science background

Teamwork

Project prioritization

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Consumer focus

PM tools

Specification systems

Education

BS/MS in food science/engineering/chemical engineering

Tools

Project Management tools

Specification systems

Job description

Mondelēz International in East Hanover, NJ, is seeking a Food Science/Engineering professional to drive new product development and portfolio maintenance within a cross-functional team. You will organize and execute projects with R&D, marketing and manufacturing, run pilot plant trials per GMP and HACCP, and prepare technical reports with data-driven conclusions.

This role emphasizes consumer-centric development, collaboration, and effective communication; travel up to 30% domestically and