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Scientist, Product Development
The J.M. Smucker Co.. Lead formulation development for new and existing Uncrustables® breads and sandwich products .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in food formulation, product development, and process engineering, with a strong foundation in statistical analysis and data interpretation. Capable of leading complex R&D initiatives and collaborating across functions to drive innovation and influence business outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Food FormulationProduct DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisStage Gate ProcessesTechnical Documentation
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Hard Skills
Food ScienceProcess EngineeringData VisualizationExperimental DesignData Governance
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationProblem SolvingCoachingCollaborationInfluencing
Certifications & Qualifications
PCQI Training
Industry Keywords
R&DHuman FoodBakerySnacksTechnical Leadership
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead formulation development for new and existing Uncrustables® breads and sandwich products
- Frame complex business problems, define and lead detailed learning plans, and recommend solutions
- Serve as project team member or technical lead on complex innovation, renovation, and transformation initiatives
- Define experimental and research strategies
- Lead laboratory, pilot plant, scale-up, and manufacturing work
- Guide or delegate execution as appropriate
- Interpret complex data and translate findings into technical, operational, and financial recommendations
- Explore strategic technical advancements, including new platforms, methodologies, capabilities, and defensive intellectual property opportunities
- Demonstrate technical readiness for complex initiatives
- Collaborate across functions and external networks
- Influence shared project and business objectives
- Guide technical documentation and data governance
- Support scientific methodologies and coach others to strengthen formulation and product development capabilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Food Science or another scientific discipline
- 5+ years of technical experience in R&D or a related technical discipline, preferably in Human Food, Bakery, and/or Snacks
- Strong foundation in food formulation, product development, process engineering, or related technical work
- Strong working knowledge of stage gate processes, product specifications, technical documentation, and data governance
- Ability to define experimental approaches, apply statistical analysis, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations
- Food safety foundation; PCQI training is a plus
- Strong communication skills to connect technical findings to business considerations and influence cross-functional and R&D leadership audiences
- Ability to independently solve problems and lead complex work across disciplines
- Ability to evaluate technical, operational, and financial trade-offs
- Ability to build credibility across functions, coach others, and contribute to a strong technical community
- Experience using data visualization and storytelling to influence decisions and clarify recommendations
- Continuous learning and flexibility to support business needs, including hybrid work expectations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement with 60% in-office expectation, increasing to 100% as needed for lab or plant support
- 30% annual travel, primarily during project scale-up phases
- Employee support addressing physical, emotional, and financial needs
- Equal opportunity employment