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Ferrero · 7 hours ago

Research Innovation Project Specialist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $91K/yr

2+ years exp

Ferrero is a leading global sweet-packaged food company, and they are seeking a Research Innovation Project Specialist to join their Innovation Center in Chicago. This role involves providing research and project execution expertise, working on prototypes for sensory and analytical evaluation, and ensuring timely delivery of innovation projects.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Provide technical project coordination/management/execution along with technical support within the innovation domain ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Ferrero standards

Provide research assistance including tracking food technologies through peer review journals, industry news, trade shows, etc

Provide lab prototypes, prepare sensory evaluations, analyze lab data, and coordination of samples and shipping

Liaise with internal Ferrero key stakeholders and cross functional counterparts including external partners

Qualification

Food engineeringResearch lab experienceAI tools familiarityGMP food manufacturingData analysisSensory evaluationCreative environment passionProject management