Your Opportunity as the Technologist, Product Development-Pet Research & Development Team

Product Development Technologists use their understanding of science or engineering to perform the basic and critical experimental work of applied research and/or development, including planning experiments, generating, and analyzing data, as relevant to the business need. Individuals plan and execute a broad range of technical tasks. Their work is typically “hands on,” at the benchtop, in a lab, in a plant or pilot plant, at a critical site, on a computer or with consumers

Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices

In this role you will:

Design products based on a business need, as defined by consumer insights, a product brief and learning plan, while under guidance of a managerFormulate products based on ingredient functionality, nutritional targets, consumer need, claim substantiation, operational feasibility, and financial targetsConduct experiments from rapid, iterative prototyping to development and scale-up (benchtop, pilot plant, plant)Review and interpret data, from process trials, measurements from chemical/physical analysis, feeding studies, storage studies, statistical analysis, providing conclusions and recommendationsPartner with other disciplines and resources, both internal and external to R&D and JMS, sharing information, building upon an integration of ideasCompose new and update existing documents such as specs (ingredients, finished product), reports, project updates, data analyses, laboratory notebooks, etc.Share and present technical data internally and externally to R&D, both verbal and written.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

BS degree or higher in Science, Technology, or EngineeringRequires knowledge and expertise in own discipline/area of expertiseStrong time management skillsEffective presentation, verbal, and written communication skillsProficient in establishing and adhering to proceduresWork with quality/safety in mindThis role may travel up to 25%

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

Previous experience with food and/or pet food product developmentExperience with food processes, e.g. extrusion, thermal processing, or bakingFormulation experienceCoursework on NutritionDemonstrated ability to acquiring higher-level knowledge and skillsAbility to work under moderate supervision within guidelines and processes

Learn more about working at Smucker:

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