Senior Technologist, Product Development, Pet Research & Development at J.M. Smucker

Orrville, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pet Food, Food and Beverage, Research and DevelopmentIndustries

BS degree or higher in Science, Technology, or Engineering
2+ years of product development experience, with 3+ years preferred (open to consider less experience when combined with advanced STEM degree(s))
Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in own discipline/area of expertise; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills
Strong organizational, critical thinking and creativity skills
Effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in establishing and adhering to procedures
Work with quality/safety in mind
Ability to work under moderate supervision within guidelines and processes
Ability to travel up to 25%
Strong time management skills
Additional skills and experience
Previous experience with pet food and/or pet snack formulation and product development
Experience with food processes, e.g. extrusion, baking, or thermal processing
Coursework on Nutrition

Independently develop test plans
Generate sound, accurate and reproducible data working hands-on in various settings; make critical observations
Summarize key findings, recognize, and report unexpected results, and recommend next steps
Recognize discrepancies and investigate problems with minimal help from resources
May lead technical readiness for small to medium complexity initiatives
Communicate results both orally and in writing to supervisor, key project members, and higher levels of management
Independently work across disciplines, functions and with outside vendors
Support the R&D team with additional responsibilities as needed