Chocolate Technologist

Lindt; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 83,800 - 108,929; Full time

Job summary

Lindt is seeking a Chocolate Technologist in San Leandro, California, to support the development of premium chocolate products. The role involves creating product samples, analyzing data, and conducting plant trials.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in food science and relevant experience in product development and sensory evaluation. Join our team to help enhance our chocolate offerings and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• A degree in food science or closely related field is required.
• Experience in product development and sensory evaluations is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and renovate product formulas as needed.
• Create samples of new and existing products.
• Analyze data and write technical reports.

Skills

Degree in food science or related field

Knowledge of product development

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Independent project management

Education

Degree in food science or related field

Job description

## Chocolate TechnologistApplylocations: San Leandro, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102022**WHO WE ARE** At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to *Making Life A Bite Better* inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.**Job Summary**The Chocolate Technologist has a degree in food science or a closely related degree field, and will support the confections business (chocolate squares, seasonal shapes and bars) on projects that can include but are not limited to: developing new products and the renovation of existing formulas and ingredients in order to achieve product improvements or supply assurance. The Chocolate Technologist also prepares benchtop samples, conducts shelf life studies, supports sensory evaluation tests, executes raw material supplier set up and qualification, maintains accurate development records, executes factory trials, writes reports and makes recommendations.* Develop and/or Renovate product formulas (internal or co-manufactured) and ingredients as needed in order to meet company objectives and quality requirements* Create hand-made/bench top samples of new and/or existing products* Collaborate with external ingredient suppliers* Independent and working knowledge of innovation stage gate process and use of all product and recipe systems* Independently analyze data and write technical reports with recommendations* Independently plan and lead plant trials (internal or co-manufactured)Salary Range: $83,800 - $108,929