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The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity initiatives

Job summary

A notable food science company is seeking a Scientist for the Uncrustables Team. You will lead formulation development, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinate laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering and over 5 years of experience in Research & Development. This role follows a hybrid schedule and involves occasional travel. Join us to impact inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Research & Development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with food formulations or process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development for Uncrustables.
• Ensure compliance with nutrient profiles and regulations.
• Coordinate laboratory pilot plant and scale-ups.

Skills

Technical expertise in formulation

Project management

Food safety

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Scientist, Formulation, Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development - Uncrustables Team. Location: Orrville OH Corporate Offices (Estimated 50% Hybrid; up to 20% Travel Domestic/International).

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development of new and existing formulas for Uncrustables and build subject matter expertise.
• Utilize conceptual and practical expertise in formulation and related disciplines in development.
• Ensure formulations are compliant with regulations such as nutrient profiles and claims.
• Coordinate and manage laboratory pilot plant and scale-ups for projects at JMS and contract manufacturing locations.
• Work independently guided by functional processes with guidance only in complex situations.
• Develop and publish technical documentation within specification and lab notebook systems.
• Conduct analytical testing, analyze data, and articulate findings through written and verbal summaries.
• Partner with technical team members to develop key tasks and project plans for timely completion of goals; may informally lead teams.
• Actively collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Provide coaching and function as a resource for colleagues with less experience as part of our Basic Belief and Commitment to Each Other philosophy.
• Assume an advisory role to internal teams such as operations, technical services, and procurement.
• Become fluent and participate in JMS Key Element and Quality programs to support R&D.
• Embrace and actively participate in the company’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Food Science, Bakery Science, or Meat Science) or Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical).
• 5+ years of technical experience in Research & Development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Initiative-taking with the ability and desire to work independently.
• Strong experience with food formulations or process engineering and a track record of leveraging this experience to develop, qualify, and launch innovations.
• Food Safety experience.
• Proven success leading projects from benchtop to scale up and commercialization.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule based on Company Core Weeks and business needs.
• Occasional travel – up to 20%.

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate difficult technical concepts and collaborate across functional teams.
• Solid troubleshooting abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications; strong group presentation skills.
• Maintaining excellent documentation.
• PCQI training.

Rewards & Culture

Our Total Rewards Benefits Program. Our Thriving Together Philosophy. Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.