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Associate Product Development Scientist-CHI00865
- Illinois
Description
Performs and
initiates research and development projects with supervision and technical
direction to develop new products and improve/modify existing products, and
investigates properties of ingredients, their interaction and effects on
the final product; communicates results and recommendations of research and
participates in the implementation of recommendations. Learn about project
management and product development through mentoring of experts.
Background
The
Research & Development Laboratory is responsible for the development
and implementation of all new and improved products for the Wrigley Company
worldwide. This responsibility is all encompassing and includes: designing
and/or improving products to meet the needs of consumers in each market in
which the Company does business; the research, testing and scale-up of
production technologies which provide for efficient and productive chewing
gum, OTC healthcare and confection manufacturing processes; packaging
research to identify and implement packaging technologies which protect the
product while maintaining overall appearance; and the continuing research
into new technologies which are required to meet the future needs of the
Corporation. The Product Development Scientist II reports to a Junior
Manager, Supervisor or Senior Product Developer within the Research &
Development Department.
Dimensions
This
is a position with project management responsibilities. Project Management
and Technical Development will be part of the training in this position and
will be taught through classes and internal mentoring. The position holder
initiates and performs laboratory research projects. The work of the
position holder contributes to the development of new and improved
products.
Principle Activities Performed by
the Incumbent:
1. As a
"Project Leader" for low to medium difficulty projects, performs
and initiates research and development projects on new and/or existing formulations
and products; communicates results and recommendations of research to
Laboratory Management, Production, and Marketing Management, and
participates in the implementation of these recommendations.
2. Investigates
properties of various ingredients, their interaction and effects on final
products; develops, tests, and evaluates new alternative formulations and
products, and participates in the development of new or modified
manufacturing processes.
3. Coordinates
with other R&D groups and with Production and Quality Assurance to test
new and/or improved formulations and products in full-scale production
conditions.
4. Applies
professional knowledge and experience in developing research concepts
related to product needs.
5. Provides
technical assistance to associate plants as requested, which may require
onsite visits; works with outside consultants, suppliers and testing
laboratories on related research projects. Performs scale up procedures of
confectionary products alone or in cooperation with local experts in
Wrigley or cooperating manufacturing plants.
6. may direct activities of a staff of technicians (any
level) assigned to a research project; provides guidance and assistance to
less experienced chemists in achieving their job goals and successful
completion of research projects.
7. Identifies
problem areas, patenable opportunities and
competitive advantages and initiates research projects related to their
resolution.
8. Performs other
projects assigned by the assigned group leader, manager or supervisor and
other senior Wrigley personnel.
9. Learns project
management and technical development skills through project work, training
and mentoring. Responsible for investigating options and checking steps
with mentors.
The Wrigley Company is a recognized leader in
confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints,
hard and chewy candies, lollipops and chocolate. The company has operations
in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more
than 180 countries. Three of these brands - Juicy Fruit®, Wrigley's
Spearmint®, and Altoids® - have heritages
stretching back more than a century. Other well-loved brands include
Orbit®, Extra®, Starburst®, Doublemint®,
Skittles®, Freedent®, Airwaves®, Life Savers®,
Eclipse®, and Winterfresh®. Wrigley is
headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars,
Incorporated, a private, family-owned company
founded in 1911. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food
companies, generating global revenues of 30 billion dollars annually and
producing some of the world's leading brands in six segments that include
Chocolate, Drinks, Food, Petcare, Symbioscience and Wrigley.
Qualifications
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Degree in Food Science,
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field is required
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One year experience in product development or related
field
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Must be able to effectively communicate research
results to the appropriate laboratory, Production, Quality Assurance and
other personnel.
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Basic personal computer skills (word processing,
spreadsheets, etc.) and should be capable of learning database systems.
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Requires good human relation skills to effectively
interact with other Company personnel.
The Wrigley
Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are
considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If
you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process
because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is
pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a
result of such a request.
Job
Research and Development
Primary Location
NA-USA-Illinois
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