Staff Scientist R&D Salty Pretzels
The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Proven track record of applying scientific principles and internal processes to successfully launch new products to the market and/or product improvements on existing products (pretzel experience a plus).
- Ability to collaborate across departments and leverage external consultants and vendors to deliver on project timelines.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fluid timelines.
- Leadership skills/behaviors: business acumen, conflict management, and excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competency with typical baked snacks (pretzels a plus) analytical techniques, sensory and customer testing methods, and scale-up considerations.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new platforms as needed including AI tool exposure.
- Record of successfully mentoring junior scientists and provide technical guidance to cross-functional partners.
- Ability to occasionally work outside of typical work hours (nights/weekends) to support project work
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.