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Ferrara · 8 hours ago

Sr Scientist, Acquired Sugar Portfolio

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

Ferrara is a company focused on growth in the confectionery market, and they are seeking a Senior Scientist for their Acquired Sugar Portfolio. The role involves leading product development projects, translating consumer insights into innovative products, and solving complex formulation challenges to support the company's expansion.

ConfectioneryFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads project design and methodology for various product development projects, within sugar confectionery, and ingredient applications across a diverse portfolio of sugar processing technologies

Develops products for global markets and has a demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and ways of working

Leads development of product design of experiments on all types of product platforms

Collaborates within R&D experts, R&D Process development and across functions of Engineering and Manufacturing staff in project execution, technology transfer, and problem solving

Observes, records, and evaluates experimental data

Prepares project reports with demonstrated skills in design of experiment, analysis and conclusions

Works with other technical and professional personnel in manufacturing, operations, quality, procurement, and marketing

Interacts with Quality and Regulatory Compliance and plant QA on quality issues

Brings new ideas on products and process across the product range for different regions

Travels, both domestically and internationally- (up to 25-40% of job)

Role requires on-site presence up to 5 days a week most weeks

Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures

Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Confectionery technologyProduct developmentDesign of experimentsFood ScienceFood EngineeringSAPBilingual communicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Work Location: Chicago

in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential

BS, Master's, or Ph.D. in Food Science, or Food Engineering, or related field, required

5-10 years' experience in food industry or related field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong mathematical skills

Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office (Word), Spreadsheets, and SAP

Demonstrated ability to flex workstyle in different cultures, ways of working, and learning environments

Ability to apply scientific knowledge to confectionery technology (including mogul depositing technology)

Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant, and plant equipment

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Drive for Results (Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully)

Deals with Ambiguity (Can effectively and comfortably cope with change and shifting of gears)

Attention to Detail

Works well with others and individually

Time management (Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently)

Leads project design and methodology for various product development projects, within sugar confectionery, and ingredient applications across a diverse portfolio of sugar processing technologies

Develops products for global markets and has a demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and ways of working

Leads development of product design of experiments on all types of product platforms

Collaborates within R&D experts, R&D Process development and across functions of Engineering and Manufacturing staff in project execution, technology transfer, and problem solving

Observes, records, and evaluates experimental data

Prepares project reports with demonstrated skills in design of experiment, analysis and conclusions

Works with other technical and professional personnel in manufacturing, operations, quality, procurement, and marketing

Interacts with Quality and Regulatory Compliance and plant QA on quality issues

Brings new ideas on products and process across the product range for different regions

Travels, both domestically and internationally- (up to 25-40% of job)

Role requires on-site presence up to 5 days a week most weeks

Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures

Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values

Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred

bilingual if possible: Spanish preferred

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

A 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

An annual bonus based on company performance

Company

Ferrara

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Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.

Founded in 1908

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.ferrara.com

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