Your Opportunity as the Senior Scientist, Formulation (Uncrustables Team)-Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development

The Senior Scientist practices and encourages creativity to drive innovation and solve technical problems. They will execute projects designed to result in new or improved products by leading and mentoring technical teams and developing work plans independently.

Location: Corporate Offices in Orrville, Ohio

Work Arrangements: Ability to work a hybrid working schedule based on Company Core Weeks and business needs - with in office presence at or above 50% regularly; start times based on work needs may be before 8 AM on occasion

In this role you will:

Lead formulation development of new and existing formulas for Uncrustables and build subject matter expertise
Utilize conceptual and practical expertise in formulation and knowledge of related disciplines in development
Ensure formulations are compliant with regulations such as, but not limited to, nutrient profiles and claims
Coordinate and manage laboratory, pilot plant and scale-ups for projects at JMS and contract manufacturing locations
Ability to work independently, guided by functional processes, with guidance only in complex situations (e.g., when decisions have functional or organizational impact)
Develop and publish technical documentation within specification and lab notebook systems
Conduct analytical testing, analyze data, and articulate findings through written and verbal summaries
Partners with technical team members to develop key tasks and project plans for timely completion of goals; may informally lead teams consisting of technical and non-technical resources, with the ability to delegate project responsibilities and influence group deliverables.
Actively collaborate and leverage relationships within 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 company's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) initiatives

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:

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Science or Engineering

Technical Skills:

8+ years of technical experience in R&D or another technical discipline
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Initiative-taking with the ability and desire to work independently
Flour, dough systems, bread formulation, and functional ingredient experience
Strong experience with food formulations or process engineering and record of leveraging this experience to develop, qualify, and launch innovation
Food Safety - PCQI training a plus
Proven success leading projects from benchtop to scale up and commercialization
Ability to work a hybrid working schedule based on Company Core Weeks and business needs - with in office presence at or above 50% regularly; start times based on work needs may be before 8 AM on occasion
Approximately 20% travel

Additional Skills:

Candidate must be able to communicate difficult technical concepts and collaborate across functional teams to achieve shared goals
Solid proven troubleshooting abilities in fast paced environment
Excellent communications skills (written, oral, group presentations)
Maintaining excellent documentation

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