Scientist, Research & Development, Product Development- Pet

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Scientist in Pet Research & Development-Product Development to design and formulate products addressing unmet consumer needs.

You will drive multiple roadmap projects and capability initiatives within the Pet Snacks space, partnering with Process Lab/Plant teams to execute experiments and translate findings into market-ready solutions. Responsibilities include leading formulation development, running experimental designs, communicating insights, and

Qualifications

• > Minimum requirements: BS degree or higher in Science Technology or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead formulation development of new technologies and product innovation.
• Develop and run experimental designs to test hypotheses in sensory/palatability stability and other key project deliverables.
• Communicate results, learnings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Author or contribute to technical proposals, summaries, presentations and project reports.
• Maintain technical documentation (laboratory notebooks and invention records).
• Lead project or functional teams as needed to meet project needs and timing.
• Keep abreast of new ingredients and technologies as well as patent art in and beyond the category.
• Collaborate with internal and external R&D teams to develop key tasks and plans for timely completion of goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Creativity

Independent work

Collaborative

Presentation skills

Travel up to 20%

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS degree or higher in Science Technology or Engineering

Tools

Concept 5

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Your Opportunity as a Scientist Pet Research & Development-Product Development

Be responsible for developing product designs and formulations that deliver solutions against the identified unmet consumer needs and business priorities. You will leverage technical expertise and scientific method thinking skills to bring together consumer needs and product possibilities to both winning and creative innovation as well as product improvement and maintenance. You will lead several RoadMap projects within Pet Snacks as well as capability projects.

Location: Orrville OH Corporate Offices

In this role you will:

• Initiate and lead formulation development of new technologies and product innovation that delivers against the consumer need and design criteria.
• Develop and run (in partnership with Process Lab/Plant) experimental designs to test hypotheses in the areas of sensory/palatability stability and other key technical project deliverables.
• Communicate results key learnings and recommendations.
• Author or contribute to technical proposals summaries presentations and project reports.
• Maintain technical documentation (eg laboratory notebooks and invention records).
• Lead project or functional teams as needed to proactively meet project needs/timing.
• Keep abreast of new ingredients and technologies as well as patent art in and beyond the existing category.
• Actively collaborate and partner with team members both internal and external to R&D to develop key tasks and project plans for timely completion of goals.

The Right Place for You

We are bold kind strive to do the right thing we play to win and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical emotional and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree or higher in Science Technology or Engineering
• Depending on degree type/level a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Research & Development is required
• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidance in only complex situations
• Collaboration ability to create and maintain productive relationships
• Effective presentation verbal and written communication skills.
• Up to 20% Travel required
• Must be willing/able to drive a company or rental vehicle as needed

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Pet Food and/or Snacks formulation and product development experience
• Experience with food processes e.g. extrusion thermal processing or baking
• Experience with commercial formulation software such as Concept 5

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
• Our Thriving Together Philosophy
• Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion Diversity and Equity

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