The Hershey Company · 8 hours ago
Lab Technician
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, and they are seeking a Lab Technician to support Continuous Improvement projects focused on Cocoa Strategy. This role involves hands-on lab work, project documentation, and lab management in a GMP laboratory or pilot plant setting.
Food and BeverageManufacturingConfectioneryService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Hands on benchtop lab and pilot plant product manufacturing
Project support and documentation
Lab management
Qualification
Required
Food Science or Food Engineering is desirable
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Analytical techniques
Chocolate, confectionary or snacks technologies
Research methodology
Experience in projects process
Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment
Excellent math and computer skills
Familiar on New Product process
GED/HS with 1-3 years related experience, or AS in non-related field with no experience
Preferred
Laboratory or commercial Kitchen experience
Operations/Manufacturing knowledge
Regulatory and standards compliance
Technical writing
Chocolate technology
Research methodology
Analytical techniques
Ingredient supplier-based knowledge
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Scale-up/plant test process
Ability to collaborate across departments
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (10)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
Recent News
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