R&D Scientist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Formulate products with guidance and develop an understanding of how ingredients, processing and specification parameters translate and impact sensory and finished product applications.
• Develop understanding of the impact of ingredient substitutions and functional ingredients for Blommer and our customers.
• Operate equipment to generate product samples from start to finish (gathering raw materials, making the sample, molding samples into a presentable format, mailing samples).
• Analyze product by measuring physical parameters and performance in application.
• Participate in and conduct sensory testing with guidance.
• Develop and maintain corresponding documentation and data in appropriate systems with review.
• Develop understanding of feasibility of running new products or ingredients and conduct trials to support commercialization and meet customer and Blommer operational efficiency expectations.
• Execute dynamic research projects with proper documentation of results. With support, analyze data to derive conclusions and communicate results with recommendations of future studies and/or next steps.
• With support, assess and troubleshoot technical problems and provide necessary data to identify solutions (verbally, on site, written communication) for customers and internally.
• Develop an understanding of the Blommer portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to provide specific product recommendations and product usage guidance.
• Collaborate with internal partners to bring new business, build customer relationships and solve technical issues.
• Communicate technical information in an audience appropriate way, in settings including technical training and presentations to customers and internal stakeholders as well as conferences and industry events.
• Education customers on our products and capabilities including giving facility tours.
• Represent Blommer within the industry by attending meetings, conferences, and trade shows, actively participating in trade organizations and/or becoming involved in the community.
• Maintain awareness of current trends and research in the cocoa/chocolate market.

Physical Requirements

• Able to consume chocolate & related products daily and clearly communicate sensory attributes.
• General office environment and hands-on work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to climb ladder, bend, and stoop, stand for prolonged periods of time and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust.

Safety, Quality And Hygiene Requirements

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct.