Confectionery Applications Scientist

Actalent; Addison (IL); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and R-

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Actalent in Addison, IL is seeking a Confectionery Technologist to develop and optimize formulations for gummies, chocolates and confections, while mentoring staff and leading customer presentations.

This role requires 3–5 years in confectionery product development, bench-to-scale-up experience, and strong project management. Domestic travel up to 25% will be needed for demonstrations and customer support.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of product development in confections.
• 2–3 years of confectionery product development or applications experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Proven project management and time-management skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize formulations for gummies, licorice, chocolate, and other confections.
• Mentor laboratory technicians and junior technologists on confectionery formulation and processing.
• Lead strategic customer presentations and trade show demonstrations.
• Travel up to 25% domestically for customer visits and demonstrations.
• Support customers with technical questions on formulations, ingredients, and production processes.
• Record detailed formulations and stability studies; conduct sensory evaluations.

Kenntnisse

Confectionery product development

Project management

Time-management

Mentoring staff

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Confectionery Science, Culinary Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Actalent in Addison, IL is seeking a Confectionery Technologist to develop and optimize formulations for gummies, chocolates and confections, while mentoring staff and leading customer presentations.

This role requires 3–5 years in confectionery product development, bench-to-scale-up experience, and strong project management. Domestic travel up to 25% will be needed for demonstrations and customer support.