Food Scientist - Product
Development (Snacks) (10724)
Hershey, PA Requisition
Number 10724 - Posted 09/04/2012 United States -
Pennsylvania - Hershey - Research and Development Staff Scientist
Product Development, Snacks With general direction,
assume primary responsibility for undertaking and executing product
development projects of major importance, complexity, and scope with emphasis
on solution of theoretical problems, or for supervising and coordinating the
development efforts of projects having a major impact on the Company’s
current and/or future business interests. Undertake research or development
projects as assigned, initiating own projects or recommending termination of
projects as is necessary. Independently determine technical approaches to be
explored as they apply to assigned project or self-initiated projects.
Establish objectives and approaches to execute projects. Secure appropriate
information as necessary. Solve problems through application of knowledge,
experience, and original thinking, and testing solutions. Responsible for the
operation of complex equipment for experimentation as required. Evaluate
results and draw conclusions from data. Prepare project reports and
presentations. Act as consultant throughout the company on problems within
area of expertise and make authoritative technical recommendations regarding
projects to be undertaken and implementation of results. Interact closely
with technical, professional and managerial staff of R&D as well as
Production, Marketing, and Legal departments regarding technical or practical
problem solutions. Interact with other industries and institutions as
required to exchange information and ideas in area of expertise. Provide
leadership and instruction to technicians and professionals assigned to
assist on a project and provide coordination of efforts of other members of
the project team as is necessary. Responsibilities: Project Leadership Under general direction,
assume primary responsibility for undertaking and executing fundamental
projects of major importance, complexity and scope with emphasis on snack
product development. Undertake research or development projects as assigned,
initiating own projects or recommending termination of projects as is
necessary. Independently determine technical approaches to be explored as
they apply to assigned project or self-initiated projects. Establish objectives
and approaches to execute projects. Secure appropriate information as
necessary. Solve problems through application of knowledge, experience, and
original thinking, and testing solutions. Provide leadership and instruction
to technicians and professionals assigned to assist on a project and provide
coordination of efforts of other members of the project as a team as is
necessary
Evaluate results and draw
conclusions from data. Prepare project reports and presentations. Qualifications: Minimum Education
and Experience Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s
Degree in Food Science or a related field and 6-7 years of applicable work
experience, or a Master’s Degree plus 4-5 years applicable experience or a
Ph.D. plus 3 years applicable experience. Experience: Knowledgeable
of food product design and commercialization with experience in confections
and snack products strongly preferred. Minimum knowledge,
skills and abilities required to successfully perform major
duties/responsibilities:
Background in snack foods
strongly desired • Demonstrated ability to use
technical knowledge The Hershey Company is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend
opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis
regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, disability, Veteran Status, sexual orientation, genetic information
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