Research Scientist - Europe & Canada

Specific Role Focus Area

Leveraging knowledge and experience to drive chocolate product innovation and growth for the European market as a priority but also by supporting prototyping work of projects related with the international key markets when needed.

Participating in project design and methodology

Problem solving through application of knowledge and creative thinking

Ensuring project execution and technology transfer

Observing, recording, and evaluating experimental data to draw conclusions

Preparing project reports and presentations

Supporting technical capabilities of vendors of ingredients

Providing instruction to Technical Support employees

Duties/Responsibilities

• New product projects execution
• In region product, process improvements, QA support

Requirements

• Strong understanding of principles of food chemistry and ingredient functionality is desirable.
• Value Analysis
• Scope of work
• Operations/Manufacturing knowledge
• Regulatory and standards compliance
• Technical writing
• Chocolate technology
• Research methodology
• Analytical techniques
• Ingredient supplier-based knowledge
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Scale-up/plant test process
• Ability to collaborate across regions, departments, and all levels of the organization

Qualifications

• MS in Food Science with 0-2 years related experience, or BS in FS, Chem, Bio with 2-4 years experience, BS in Chem E, Biol E, Mech E with 0-2 years related experience.